Manchester Piccadilly and other UK stations targeted with terrorism message in Wi-Fi 'cyber security incident'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Wi-Fi at Manchester Piccadilly was hacked in a 'cyber security incident' on Wednesday night (September 25). An investigation has been launched after the Wi-Fi provided at all 20 stations managed by Network Rail were targeted.
Users attempting to log on to the service were met with a webpage, which has been seen by the Manchester Evening News. Headlined 'We love you, Europe,' the page contains information about terror incidents in the UK and abroad and appears to have an anti-Islamic message.
The cyber incident hit Manchester Piccadilly station, among others across the UK, with 11 targeted in London, including Euston and Victoria. READ MORE The lonely world of a desperate mum and the child she loved too much to leave alone Other stations hit by the hack are Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Leeds City, Liverpool Lime Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Edinburgh Waverley, Reading, Guildford.
The Manchester Evening News understands British Transport Police are also investigating the issue. Network Rail confirmed the Wi-Fi services were suspended as enquiries take place.
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