Transport for London (TfL) Cybersecurity Incident Requires In-Person Password Resets for 30,000 Employees

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Transport for London (TfL) Cybersecurity Incident Requires In-Person Password Resets for 30,000 Employees - 2d

Transport for London (TfL) experienced a cybersecurity incident that necessitated a mandatory in-person password reset for all of its approximately 30,000 employees. To ensure the security of its systems and user accounts, TfL required its staff to attend in-person verification sessions to reset their passwords. This emphasizes the importance of having strong password policies and implementing robust security measures to safeguard user credentials.

References:

@BleepingComputer - Transport for London (TfL) says that all staff (roughly 30,000 employees) must attend in-person appointments to verify their identities and reset passwords following a cybersecurity incident disclo - 15d
@metacurity - Before you head out for the weekend, don't miss today's Metacurity for the most critical infosec developments you should know, including --Boy busted for London transit hack ... - 15d
www.metacurity.com - Metacurity article mentions the TfL incident and arrest of the hacker. - 15d
thehackernews.com - Information on arrest of a suspect related to the attack - 15d

Classification:

HashTags: CybersecurityIncident PasswordReset DataBreach
Company: TfL
Type: Hack
Severity: Medium

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