TfL staff sent home due to cyber attack on company

TLDR:

• Transport for London (TfL) staff asked to work from home due to ongoing cyber attack.
• No impact on transport network or customer data accessed.

Article Summary:

Transport for London (TfL) staff have been instructed to work from home as the organization faces a cyber attack focused on its corporate headquarters. The attack has prompted the implementation of mitigations in offices, leading to the suggestion for employees to work remotely. The Chief Technology Officer of TfL, Shashi Verma, emphasized the importance of system and customer data security while confirming that there has been no compromise of customer data or impact on services. The National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are working closely with TfL in response to the incident.

The cyber security incident has raised concerns about the source of the attack, with previous targeting of TfL by Russian hackers in the spotlight. While it is too early to attribute the current attack, cybersecurity experts like William Wright from Closed Door Security, suggest that considering Russia’s past attacks, it is a possibility. Last year, TfL was also a victim of a cyber breach that resulted in personal information theft. Despite the ongoing investigation, there is no concrete evidence linking the current attack to any specific entity.

TfL’s prompt action to mitigate the cyber incident and ensure the safety of its systems and customer data reflects a proactive approach to cybersecurity threats. The organization continues to assess the situation and liaise with authorities to address the attack effectively while maintaining normal service operations for commuters.