Priya PatelTLDR:
- A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL)
- Customer data, including names, contact details, and possibly bank account information, may have been compromised
A 17-year-old male has been arrested as part of the investigation into a cyber security incident affecting Transport for London (TfL). The teenager was detained in Walsall on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in relation to the attack, which was launched on TfL on 1 September. It is understood that customer data, such as names and contact details, may have been compromised as a result of the attack. Additionally, some Oyster card refund data, which could include bank account numbers and sort codes, may have also been accessed, affecting around 5,000 customers. The National Crime Agency (NCA) is working with TfL and the National Cyber Security Centre to manage the incident and minimize the risk to customers. The investigation is ongoing, and TfL has assured customers that it has implemented additional security measures and will provide updates as necessary. Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, emphasized the importance of swiftly responding to such attacks on public infrastructure to prevent severe consequences for local communities and national systems.
