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Security · 2h ago

Teen Hackers Jailed for Live-Streaming TfL Cyberattack

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from BBC Technology ·

Two teenagers, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, were convicted for hacking Transport for London, causing significant financial costs. They live-streamed the attack, which disrupted services and exposed vulnerabilities. The sentencing highlights the serious consequences of cybercrime against critical infrastructure.

Meridian48 take
The case underscores the growing threat of young hackers targeting public infrastructure, but the focus on live-streaming may distract from broader security gaps.
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