Teen hackers jailed for TfL cyber-attack livestream

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Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were sentenced to five years and six months for a 2024 TfL cyber-attack.

WHO: Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair

WHAT: They were convicted and sentenced for carrying out a cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL) that disrupted online services and stole personal data.

WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 6:52 AM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom

WHY: They were sentenced for the 2024 hack that disrupted TfL online services and involved theft of personal data.

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