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Two Plead Guilty to Hacking Transport for London While Teenagers

Bloomberg • June 22, 2026

Two British men pleaded guilty to carrying out a cyber attack on London’s transport network while still teenagers.

Owen Flowers, 18, and Thalha Jubair, 20, pleaded to the charges relating to a 2024 cyber attack on Transport for London . The two admitted their guilt on the basis that they were reckless to the consequences of their actions rather than intending to cause damages, lawyers said in Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.

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Two British Men Plead Guilty to 2024 Cyber Attack on Transport for London Owen Flowers, 18, and Thalha Jubair, 20, pleaded guilty to hacking Transport for London while they were teenagers. The attack occurred in 2024, and both men admitted to being reckless regarding the consequences of their actions. Their guilty pleas were made in Woolwich Crown Court on June 22, 2026. The specifics of the attack method or tools used were not disclosed in the articles. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about cybersecurity in public transport systems. The case reflects a growing trend of young individuals engaging in cybercrime without fully understanding the implications. The court proceedings are part of a broader effort to address cyber offenses in the UK. 2 sources 19

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