Summary: A 17-year-old male was arrested in Walsall by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) that compromised sensitive data of around 5,000 customers. The investigation is ongoing, with the teenager suspected of offenses under the Computer Misuse Act.
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown
Key Point :
- The cyberattack exposed sensitive data including bank account numbers, names, and addresses of TfL customers.
- The NCA has confirmed the teenager was questioned and later bailed as investigations continue.
- Data related to Oyster card and Contactless bank card users was potentially accessed, putting many passengers at risk.
Original Source: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/arrest-made-in-nca-investigation-into-transport-for-london-cyber-attack
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