Cyberattacks, especially on public institutions such as railways, are quite dangerous for public safety. Particular concerns have arisen about the security of the UK's railways, especially after the upgrade of the railway network, where it was found that the network can be affected by malware and control can be lost.
This new upgrade of the UK rail network has raised many concerns regarding the overall security of the network. It is estimated that over thirty million pounds were invested in the upgrade, which may lead to a loss of control over the rail network by controllers, according to estimates by security experts. Various types of malware can lead to increased risks and therefore an increase in the risk to the safety of the passenger public.
With an attack on the network, conflicts can be caused and this is certainly something that puts British citizens at risk, making them wonder whether or not this particular investment is worth it. In fact, researchers from City University have already expressed their concerns about both the value of the investment and the safety that the railway will now have, due to the potential lack of control.
It is worth noting that the exact same system that has begun to be installed in the United Kingdom is planned to be installed on railways throughout the European Union. In fact, it is estimated that by 2020, the entire Union railway system will have been upgraded with the new system, by which time, as security researchers hope, all the necessary improvements will have been made for the safe movement of passengers.
