Maryland Transportation Systems Disrupted Following Cyberattack

Maryland’s transit network experienced widespread disruption this week after a sophisticated cyberattack targeted critical information systems, forcing the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to scramble containment efforts.

While most core services remain operational, significant impacts to scheduling and real-time information have left thousands of commuters seeking alternative arrangements. DoIT security monitors detected unauthorized access to portions of MTA’s back-end systems.

Within minutes, cybersecurity teams from both agencies mobilized to assess the breach, isolate affected servers, and implement emergency countermeasures.

By early morning, the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) had activated the Statewide Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), convening representatives from MTA, DoIT, MDEM, and supporting state agencies to coordinate response activities.

Despite the severity of the incident, MTA confirmed that core transit operations—including Local Bus, Metro Subway, Light Rail, MARC train service, Mobility paratransit, Call-A-Ride, and Commuter Bus—remain ...