The 17-year old was arrested last week.
A 17-year old male has been arrested in Walsall as part of the investigation into the cybersecurity incident affecting Transport for London (TfL).
In a statement from the National Crime Agency, it said the teenager was detained on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in relation to the attack, which was launched on TfL on 1st September.
The teenager, who was arrested on 5th September, was questioned by NCA officers and bailed.
The NCA is leading the law enforcement response, working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and TfL to manage the incident and minimise any risks.
Deputy director Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, said: “The swift response by TfL following the incident has enabled us to act quickly, and we are grateful for their continued cooperation with our investigation, which remains ongoing.
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
