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Teen Hackers Sentenced for TfL Breach Linked to Scattered Spider

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Two teenagers pleaded guilty to hacking Transport for London in 2024, receiving multi-year prison sentences. The breach exposed customer data and disrupted services. The case highlights growing legal consequences for young cybercriminals involved in organized attacks.

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The stiff sentences signal a shift toward treating teenage hackers as serious criminals, but the underlying Scattered Spider network remains a threat.
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