What’s new: Two teenagers, Owen Flowers (18) and Thalha Jubair (19), have been arrested in the UK in connection with the August 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL). They are believed to be part of the Scattered Spider hacking group. Flowers faces charges related to the TfL breach and additional allegations of conspiring to attack U.S. healthcare networks. Jubair has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for multiple cyberattacks affecting at least 47 U.S. organizations.
Who’s affected
Transport for London, which serves over 8.4 million Londoners, experienced significant disruptions due to the cyberattack, including compromised customer data such as names, contact details, and addresses. The attack also impacted TfL’s internal systems and online services.
What to do
- Ensure that your organization has robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect against similar attacks.
- Monitor for any unusual activity or breaches, especially if operating in sectors targeted by cybercriminals.
- Stay informed about ongoing investigations and arrests related to cybercrime to understand emerging threats.
