Young cybercriminals facing jail over TfL hack that cost millions

Jul 15, 2026 · 5:56 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 22 views

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Two young cybercriminals, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, are facing jail time for their role in a hacking group that attacked Transport for London's online network, resulting in a £39 million loss. The hack forced all 28,000 TfL employees to reset their passwords and delayed refunds for some customers. Jubair and Flowers pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit unauthorized acts and will be sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court.

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▪Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers hacked TfL's online network, resulting in a £39 million loss.
▪The hack forced all 28,000 TfL employees to attend an office to reset their passwords.
▪The defendants were members of the Scattered Spider hacking group, linked to other cyber attacks on Jaguar Land Rover and retailers including Marks and Spencer.

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