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Two Britons Admit Guilt in £39 Million Cyber-Attack on Transport for London

22 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, two British individuals associated with the Scattered Spider hacking group, have pleaded guilty to a significant cyber-attack on Transport for London that occurred in 2024. This attack resulted in a financial loss of £39 million and impacted approximately 10 million people.
Their guilty pleas were entered at Woolwich crown court on the first day of what was expected to be a six-week trial.
The cyber-attack on Transport for London is part of a broader pattern of increasing cyber threats targeting public infrastructure. The Scattered Spider hacking group is known for its sophisticated techniques and has been implicated in various cybercrimes, raising concerns about the security of essential services.
The swift guilty pleas from Jubair and Flowers highlight the growing trend of cybercriminals facing legal repercussions for their actions. The financial and operational disruptions caused by such attacks underscore the vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

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This article is based on information available as of October 2023 and may not reflect subsequent developments in the case.