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Transport for London (TfL) hit by cyberattack

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The August 2024 cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) caused significant disruption and £29m ($38m) in loss and recovery costs. The intrusion affected the customer refund system, disabled the Oyster photocard application system for children and young people, and forced 28,000 employees to reset passwords at a TfL office. Law enforcement later linked the case to alleged Scattered Spider members Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, who pleaded guilty in June 2026.

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H score46 First: 23.06.2026 18:31 Last: 23.06.2026 18:31 Sources 1

How related: On September 12, TfL admitted that customer data had been stolen in the attack, while the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) announced on the same day the arrest of Flowers, a suspect at the time.

About this happening: The Transport for London (TfL) intrusion became a confirmed data leak after customer data was stolen from the Oyster refunds system, raising misuse risk for affect...

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H score73 First: 25.03.2026 11:35 Last: 25.03.2026 11:35 Sources 1

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H score78 First: 25.03.2026 11:35 Last: 25.03.2026 11:35 Sources 1

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  1. 19.09.2025 10:05 6 articles · 9mo ago

    U.K. arrests linked to August 2024 TfL cyber attack

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    U.K. authorities arrested Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers at their home addresses in connection with an August 2024 cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL); the National Crime Agency said the attack caused significant disruption and millions in losses to TfL, part of the UK's critical national infrastructure.

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