Transport for London (TfL) has restricted its online services as its computer systems continue to be affected by a cyber attack.
The organisation said it took action including limiting access to some live travel information services via apps and its website, and preventing passengers from viewing their journey history for trips paid for by contactless cards. TfL reiterated a previous statement that there was “no evidence” customer data had been compromised and there was currently “no impact” on its transport services.
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Source: BBC News
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