Teen arrested in Walsall over cyber attack on Transport for London

A teenager has been arrested in Walsall following a cyber attack on the Transport for London (TfL) network. The National Crime Agency detained the 17-year-old male on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences after the agency was targeted on September 1.

The teenager was questioned by NCA officers and bailed pending further enquiries.
Deputy Director Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, said: "We have been working at pace to support Transport for London following a cyber attack on their network, and to identify the criminal actors responsible.

"Attacks on public infrastructure such as this can be hugely disruptive and lead to severe consequences for local communities and national systems.

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"The swift response by TfL following the incident has enabled us to act quickly, and we are grateful for their continued co-operation with our investigation, which remains ongoing.

"The NCA leads the UK’s response to cybercrime. We work closely with partners to protect the public by ensuring cyber criminals cannot act with impunity, whether that be by bringing them before the courts or through other disruptive and preventative action.”