UK Warns Cyberattack on Rail Network Could Paralyze Service for a Week

The British government has issued an official warning that a cyberattack on its railway network could paralyze service for up to seven days, with estimated losses of US$2.5 billion. The report highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats, though specific attack vectors or actors are not detailed. This underscores the growing risk of state-sponsored or criminal cyber operations targeting transportation systems.

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