The rail operator says its wi-fi system has been targeted and an investigation is ongoing.
Network Rail confirmed that the wi-fi systems at stations including London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street were affected.
People have reported logging on to the wi-fi at the stations and being met with a screen about terror attacks in Europe. A Network Rail spokeswoman said: "We are currently dealing with a cyber security incident affecting the public wi-fi at Network Rail’s managed stations." Telent, the third party which provides the wi-fi for Network Rail, confirmed it was aware of the "security incident" was "investigating with Network Rail and other stakeholders".
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