The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the cyber security incident affecting Transport for London , the National Crime Agency said.
Paul Foster, head of the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit, said: "Attacks on public infrastructure such as this can be hugely disruptive and lead to severe consequences for local communities and national systems."Transport for London, which is based at Palestra House in Southwark, first reported a cyber attack on 2 September
"The swift response by TfL following the incident has enabled us to act quickly, and we are grateful for their continued co-operation with our investigation, which remains ongoing."an investigation into the cyber attack was taking place alongside the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre.
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