Transport for London (TfL) is probing a sustained cyberattack that has yet to disrupt its operations.
While the company claims that, to date, there is no evidence suggesting that customer information was compromised in connection with this event, they cannot definitively rule out the possibility of unauthorized access.
“TfL is currently managing a cybersecurity incident,” the Transportation for London’s Buyers’ Data Team alerted customers via email today, as well as posting an update online immediately.
“At present, there exists no concrete evidence to prove that any buyer’s knowledge has been compromised or that there was an influence on TfL companies.”
TfL has also reported the assault, in conjunction with the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre, and collaborates closely with these organisations to respond effectively and mitigate the incident’s impact.
“The safeguarding of our methods and customer awareness is paramount to us, which is why we’ve swiftly taken decisive action to prohibit further access to our proprietary technology.”
TfL’s Chief Technology Officer, Shashi Verma, told the BBC that the organization has implemented numerous measures to address its ongoing cyber security incident, with a focus on bolstering internal techniques for effective management and resolution.
In late July, TfL revealed that hackers from the Cl0p ransomware gang had infiltrated a supplier’s MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT) server in May 2023, hosted outside of TfL’s systems.
Russian cybercriminals compromised the contact information of approximately 13,000 individuals, although the transportation authority reassured the public that no sensitive financial data was accessed or stolen.
“TfL noted that MOVEit can be utilised simultaneously with its existing techniques, without compromising their integrity.”
Transport for London (TfL) operates a network of services, encompassing London’s surface, underground, and Crossrail (now known as the Elizabeth Line), in collaboration with the UK’s Department for Transport, to cater to the needs of approximately 8.4 million city dwellers.
