Transport for London Details
Industry
Transportation
Security Incidents
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Transport for London (TfL) is a local government body responsible for managing the majority of London's transport network. Established in 2000, TfL oversees various transport services including the London Underground, London's buses, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London's trams, and much of the city's road system. TfL's primary purpose is to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across London, aiming to keep the city accessible and economically vibrant.
TfL has been instrumental in numerous transportation projects and innovations, such as the introduction of the Oyst...
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Security Incidents
Transport for London Breach of Sep 2024
TfL is actively collaborating with the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre to investigate and resolve the incident. As a precaution, emp...
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Given the sophistication of the attack, the potential for major service disruptions, and the need for ongoing efforts to secure their systems, this incident can b...
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Despite this, the attack targeted backroom systems at TfL’s corporate headquarters leading to an immediate shift to remote work for many staff members. While the full extent of the incident is still being evaluated, the precautions taken underscore the potential vulnerability of...
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Severity Score
Low to Moderate
Type
UnknownSummary
On September 2nd, Transport for London (TfL) experienced a cyber security incident impacting the backroom systems at their corporate headquarters. Immediate defensive measures were implemented to prevent further unauthorized access and potential compromise of their systems. Based on initial assessments, TfL has indicated that there is no evidence of customer data being compromised and that public transport services were not affected.TfL is actively collaborating with the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre to investigate and resolve the incident. As a precaution, emp...
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Severity
Transport for London (TfL) recently faced a significant cyber security incident that impacted their internal backroom systems. While the attack did not disrupt public transport services or compromise customer data, the potential for service disruptions could have had far-reaching consequences given the scale of TfL's operations. Staff were asked to work from home, and TfL collaborated with government agencies to mitigate the attack.Given the sophistication of the attack, the potential for major service disruptions, and the need for ongoing efforts to secure their systems, this incident can b...
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Impact
Transport for London (TfL) recently experienced a significant cyber security incident. In response, they swiftly implemented measures to safeguard their systems and cooperated with relevant government agencies. Fortunately, there has been no compromise of customer data, and service operations have remained unaffected.Despite this, the attack targeted backroom systems at TfL’s corporate headquarters leading to an immediate shift to remote work for many staff members. While the full extent of the incident is still being evaluated, the precautions taken underscore the potential vulnerability of...
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