MTA investigating 'cybersecurity incident' that may impact back to school travel

By Danny Tow

MTA investigating 'cybersecurity incident' that may impact back to school travel

(WBFF) -- Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) officials are investigating a "cybersecurity incident" involving unauthorized access to certain systems, according to a statement.

MTA services, including local buses, metro subways, light rails, MARC, and more remain operational. Mobility paratransit services are operational as well, but cannot schedule new trips or rebook existing trips.

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Some MTA services and information systems may be impacted, including real-time information about train arrival/departure times.

"We are encouraging all riders, including students taking transit for the first day of school, to allow extra travel time and arrive early at their pick-up locations," the MTA's statement read.

The MTA is working with law enforcement as well as outside cybersecurity experts to determine the cause and scale of the incident.

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