Transportation and police officials in the United Kingdom announced they are investigating a “cybersecurity incident” that affected public Wi-Fi networks at the country’s major railway stations.
Passengers attempting to log into the Wi-Fi network at several stations, including Piccadilly in Manchester, New Street in Birmingham, and eleven stations in London, encountered a page displaying the message “We Love You, Europe,” followed by an “anti-Islam” message listing a series of terrorist attacks.
Network Rail, which manages the stations, confirmed that the Wi-Fi service has been shut down and emphasized that no passenger data was compromised.
In a statement, the company noted, “British Transport Police are investigating the incident,” adding that “this service is provided through a third party and has been suspended during the investigation.”
This incident follows a more disruptive cyber attack in early September that targeted Transport for London, which operates the bus, underground, and suburban train systems in the British capital.
Transport for London reported that some customer names, contact details, and possibly banking information were exposed during the attack, which is currently being investigated by the National Crime Agency.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident, questioned, and subsequently released on bail without charges being filed.
Weeks after the attack, its effects continue to hinder the transport authority’s ability to provide certain online services, such as refunds and real-time transportation information.
