"This attack caused significant disruption and millions in losses to TfL, part of the UK's critical national infrastructure. Earlier this year, the NCA warned of an increase in the threat from cyber criminals based in the UK and other English-speaking countries, of which Scattered Spider is a clear example."
"Young people don't usually turn to online mischief out of malice - it's often down to a mixture of boredom, technical skills, and a lack of boundaries,"
"They're driven by a desire for challenge, recognition, and control. And if no one offers them a positive outl"
Two teenagers, Thalha Jubair (19) and Owen Flowers (18), were arrested after raids by the National Crime Agency and City of London Police and charged under the Computer Misuse Act for allegedly targeting the rail operator. Transport for London suffered a cyber attack last year that severely disrupted systems and caused more than £31 million in damages. The NCA believes the group Scattered Spider carried out the attack. Paul Foster of the NCA called the charges a key step and stressed the attack hit critical national infrastructure. A cybersecurity researcher urged authorities to better engage tech-savvy youths and provide positive outlets. Both defendants were remanded and will appear at Southwark Crown Court.
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