Two men plead guilty over £39m Transport for London cyber attack
Two men have pleaded guilty to charges related to a 2024 cyber attack on Transport for London that caused widespread disruption and cost £39 million. The attack, linked to the criminal group Scattered Spider, also involved attempted hacks on US healthcare companies.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing threat of organized cybercrime groups targeting critical public infrastructure and the legal consequences for perpetrators.
Image source, National Crime Agency Image caption, Owen Flowers (left) and Thalha Jubair pleaded guilty on the first day of their trial
The article reports on court proceedings and official statements from the National Crime Agency.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in