Railway stations hit by cyber attack as Wi-Fi systems compromised

Ten railway stations across the capital have been hit by a cyber attack which has compromised Wi-Fi systems across the network.

Network Rail confirmed that the Wi-Fi systems at stations including Clapham Junction, Waterloo, London Bridge as well as Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Euston, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Paddington and Victoria have been affected by the incident.

People reported logging on to the Wi-Fi at the stations on Wednesday and being met with a screen about terror attacks in Europe, according to the BBC.

A Network Rail spokesman said: “We are currently dealing with a cyber security incident affecting the public Wi-Fi at Network Rail’s managed stations.”

British Transport Police are investigating the incident.

The service, which is supplied by a third party, has been suspended while an investigation is under way, the spokesman said.

The attack has also affected Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central.

Pictured top: Waterloo railway station (Picture: PA)