A number of prominent train stations across the UK appear to have displayed terrorism-related content following a significant ‘cyber-security’ breach.
London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and eleven additional stations overseen by Network Rail seem to have experienced unauthorized access to their Wi-Fi systems by an external entity.
Individuals trying to connect to Network Rail’s service encountered a webpage titled ‘we love you, Europe’, which features Islamophobic rhetoric and mentions of various terrorist incidents that have occurred in the UK, such as the Manchester bombing in 2017.
Other affected stations include London Victoria, Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Leeds City, Liverpool Lime Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Edinburgh Waverley, Reading, and Guildford.
A spokesperson from Network Rail stated: ‘We are actively addressing a cyber security incident that is impacting the public Wi-Fi at Network Rail-managed stations. This service, which is operated by a third party, has been temporarily suspended while we conduct an investigation.’
As of 9 PM, it is believed that the situation is still developing.
The British Transport Police have been approached for a statement.
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