Two teenagers in the UK plead guilty to hacking Transport for London (TfL) as part of a cybercriminal scheme linked to the “Scattered Spider” group, according to multiple reports. The defendants are said to have carried out a cyber attack on TfL’s computer network in 2024 that disrupted parts of its systems. Sources describe the incident as a large-scale breach with losses assessed at around £39 million, and some outlets reference broader figures related to related or alleged fraud activity.
Several outlets report the case in connection with guilty pleas entered in court. The National Crime Agency and other reporting focus on the admissions of the defendants’ role in the hack that affected TfL operations. Bloomberg also characterizes the defendants as having carried out the attack while still teenagers.
One outlet additionally reports that a teenager involved in the wider matter is wanted in the United States following an alleged separate cyber scam valued at £87 million. Across sources, the common points are the guilty pleas, the involvement of two young British men, the 2024 TfL hack, and the disruption to TfL systems.
