Manchester Piccadilly and other UK stations targeted with terrorism message in Wi-Fi 'cyber security incident'

The 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.

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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 has been told 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.”

As of 9pm, it was confirmed that the incident was still 'ongoing' with Wi-Fi services remaining suspended at the affected UK stations.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "We are aware of a cyber-attack that affected some Network Rail Wi-Fi services, reported to us at around 5.03pm today (25 September). We are working with Network Rail to investigate the incident."