Russian Federation Attempts to Interfere with European Railway Networks
According to the Financial Times, the Russian Federation has made thousands of attempts to interfere with European railway networks since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Hacking Campaign Targets National Railway Operator in the Czech Republic
The Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, Martin Kupka, reported that the hacking campaign included attacks on the signaling systems and networks of the national railway operator Ceske drahy, with previous attacks disrupting ticket sales systems.
Growing Trend of Attacks in Energy and Transportation Sectors
The European Cybersecurity Agency notes a growing trend of interest from criminals in the energy and transportation sectors, with examples of attacks on railway companies in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Estonia often carried out by pro-Russian hacker groups.
Czech Republic Restricts Participation of Foreign Operators in Railway Tenders
In response to the cyber threats, the Czech Republic plans to restrict the participation of foreign operators in tenders for the construction of a high-speed railway line between Berlin, Prague, and Vienna. Minister Kupka emphasized the need for European companies to participate in the development of critical infrastructure such as digital and signaling systems.
