Two Teen Hackers Sentenced for TfL Cyberattack | London News

Two teenage hackers, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, face five years and six months in prison for a devastating cyberattack that nearly crippled London’s transport system, causing £29 million in damage. They infiltrated Transport for London’s network, tricking staff into resetting passwords and exploiting internal systems — forcing 27,000 employees to reset credentials in person. Linked to the notorious Scattered Spider group, they were arrested at home, with bodycam footage capturing Flowers laughing during his arrest. The court acknowledged their youth and neurodivergence, but emphasized their understanding of the crime’s severity — especially Jubair’s prior offenses. As cybercrime grows more organized and financially driven, this case underscores the real-world chaos modern hackers can unleash — and the serious consequences, even for teens with elite tech skills. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c054deaf0868df26