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Teen Hackers Jailed for Live-Streamed TfL Cyber Attack

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Two teenagers were sentenced to prison for a cyber attack on Transport for London that disrupted services and was live-streamed online. The attack, which targeted TfL's systems, caused significant operational issues. The court handed down sentences reflecting the severity of the breach.

Meridian48 take
The case underscores the growing threat of young, publicity-driven hackers targeting critical infrastructure, but the sentences may not deter others seeking notoriety.
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