Two Scattered Spider Members Sentenced to 5.6 Years Over TfL Cyberattack
Nearly two years after a cyberattack disrupted Transport for London’s (TfL) online services and exposed customer data, two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group have been sentenced to prison.
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, each received a prison sentence of five years and six months at Woolwich Crown Court, bringing one of the UK’s highest-profile cybercrime prosecutions to a close.
The sentencing follows an investigation that began after attackers gained access to TfL’s network between 31 August and 3 September 2024. Although trains and buses continued operating, the breach disrupted several customer services, including Oyster refunds, Dial a Ride, and online account functions.
Reportedly, TfL was also forced to require roughly 28,000 employees to reset their passwords in person, while recovery costs and lost income reached about £39 million.
The case moved quickly once investigators identified the suspects. Flowers was arrested in Walsall and...
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