TfL Cyber-Attack Chaos: Customer Data Breached, Services Disrupted, Teen Arrested
TfL confirms a cyber-attack has breached Oyster refund data, exposing bank details of 5000 customers. While services remain largely unaffected, TfL advises checking for potential disruptions.
Hot Take:
**_Looks like even the iconic London Underground isn’t immune to cyber shenanigans. Maybe it’s time for TfL to upgrade from Oyster cards to Cyber-shield cards!_**
Key Points:
- TfL cyber-attack exposes Oyster refund data, including bank account details for around 5000 customers.
- Additional personal information such as names, email addresses, and home addresses also breached.
- Ongoing cooperation with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
- 17-year-old suspect in Walsall arrested and released on bail in connection with the attack.
- Temporary disruption to some TfL services and staff access to systems, but no impact on transport operations.
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