UK Railway Hubs affected by Cyber Attack

The public WiFi networks in around 20 railway stations across the UK have been affected by a cyber attack this morning.

The recent cyberattack on a third-party public WiFi provider, in multiple UK railway hubs highlights the increased risk of supply chain attacks; as more and more organisations depend on external vendors for essential services, the chances of these attacks just keep increasing.

This incident is a clear reminder of why organisations need strong risk-based vulnerability management and constant monitoring to isolate holes in any network before an attacker can slip through. Companies need to be proactive, thoroughly vetting their partners, segmenting access, and having a solid plan in place for any incidents.