An investigation is underway after Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley were among 20 stations across the UK to be hacked in a “cyber security incident”.
It’s understood the WI-FI providers at the stations were hacked on Wednesday evening. Users logging on to the service were met with a webpage, seen by the Manchester Evening News, which read ‘We love you, Europe’.
The worrying page also contained information about terror incidents in the UK and abroad and appeared to have an anti-Islamic message. The cyber incident hit Scotland’s two main train stations as well as 11 in London, including Euston and Victoria.
Other stations hit by the hack were Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Reading and Guildford. It’s understood British Transport Police are also investigating the issue. Network Rail confirmed the Wi-Fi services were suspended as enquiries take place.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We are currently dealing with a cyber security incident affecting the public Wi-Fi at Network Rail’s managed stations. This service is provided via a third party and has been suspended while an investigation is underway.”
British Transport Police have been contacted for a comment.
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