Two Scattered Spider Hackers Convicted Over Transport for London Cyber Attack

Gbhackers •Divya • June 23, 2026

Two alleged members of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime collective have pleaded guilty to orchestrating a disruptive cyber attack against Transport for London (TfL). This marks a significant law enforcement victory against a group known for targeting large enterprises and critical infrastructure. The UK National Crime Agency and City of London Police confirmed that Thalha […]

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Teenagers Plead Guilty to £39M Cyber Attack on Transport for London Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, have pleaded guilty to a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) that occurred between August 29 and September 6, 2024. The attack, attributed to the Scattered Spider hacking group, caused an estimated £39 million in damages and disrupted services for approximately 10 million customers. Key features of the TfL Go app and website were compromised, preventing users from accessing live Tube information and making payments. The attack forced all 28,000 TfL employees to reset their passwords and impacted customer refund systems. Flowers also admitted to hacking two US healthcare companies. Both individuals are set to be sentenced on July 15, 2026. 119 sources 66

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