Teen Hackers Charged Over Attack on London's Transport System
Two teenagers have been charged over a cyberattack on London’s Transport for London in 2024. The National Crime Agency identified Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers as responsible for unauthorized acts under the Computer Misuse Act, while Flowers also faces charges related to attacks on US health systems.
- Country:
- United Kingdom
In a recently unveiled case, two teenagers stand accused of orchestrating a cyberattack against Transport for London (TfL) in August 2024. The agency responsible for London's sprawling tube and bus networks saw its systems compromised, affecting millions of daily commuters by exposing personal customer information.
The National Crime Agency identified Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18, charging them under the Computer Misuse Act. The charges stem from their alleged illicit activities against TfL, according to an NCA statement made on Thursday.
Furthermore, Flowers faces additional legal challenges, including involvement in cyber offences targeting California's Sutter Health and the infiltration attempts on SSM Health Care Corporation networks. Authorities have linked these cyber intrusions to the hacking collective known as Scattered Spider.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Google News