Young cybercriminals facing jail over TfL hack that cost millions

Young cybercriminals facing jail over the TfL hack centers on two defendants accused of carrying out a high-impact cyber attack on Transport for London that prosecutors say cost the organization £39 million. Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, are scheduled for sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court, with the hearing beginning on Wednesday. Prosecutors said the breach targeted TfL’s online network, and the National Crime Agency reported that approximately 28,000 employees had to attend offices to reset passwords. The hack also affected the Oyster refund system, delayed some customer refunds, and led to the closure of applications for Oyster photocards for children and young people. The defendants are linked to Scattered Spider and had denied conspiracy charges, later changing pleas to guilty before trial. The article also notes additional U.S. healthcare-related admissions by Flowers and that both defendants are to be sentenced by Mr Justice Turner over a two-day hearing starting at 10am.