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UK Police Chiefs Push for Cybercrime Risk Orders After TfL Hack

The UK's National Crime Agency has hailed a major cybercrime case as its most complex investigation to date, after two men were jailed for their role in the massive TfL hack, and is now calling for new powers to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime. The case has sparked renewed demands for Cybercrime Risk Orders to help manage and mitigate cyber risk.

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UK Prison Sentences Target Scattered Spider Cyber Duo

In a landmark case, two young cybercriminals, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, have been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for their roles in a massive cybercrime operation that targeted Transport for London. The case marks the largest cybercrime prosecution ever brought before UK courts.

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UK Judge Jails Pair for TfL Cyber-Attack Fueled by Selfish Bravado

Two young men have been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for a devastating cyber-attack on Transport for London, driven by their selfish desire for bragging rights. The breach cost TfL tens of millions in damages and disruption, and marks a significant milestone in the UK's crackdown on cybercrime.

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Scattered Spider hackers plead guilty to TfL cyberattack

Two young hackers, part of the notorious Scattered Spider group, have pleaded guilty to orchestrating a devastating cyberattack on Transport for London, causing millions in losses and disrupting the lives of countless commuters. The breach, which lasted several days in September 2024, forced TfL to acknowledge that sensitive customer data had been stolen.

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