Network Rail hack: insider arrested

A passenger logs on to Network Rail public wifi at London Euston Image by Network Rail

The Network Rail public wifi hack was an inside job. An arrest has been made at the suppliers, Global Reach Technology. British Transport Police say that a male was detained on Thursday (26 September), just a day after the public wifi service at nineteen major stations was infiltrated. Police investigations resulted in a male employee of the London-based company being arrested.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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