TWO members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Thalha Jubair (20) and Owen Flowers (18), have been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for their involvement in a 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL), which caused disruptions and cost an estimated £29 million. The attack affected services for vulnerable passengers and resulted in the exposure of customer data. UK law enforcement's actions marked a significant success against this active cybercriminal group.
Additionally, arrests in early 2026 indicated the NCA's efforts to dismantle Scattered Spider's operations, diminishing their ability to conduct future attacks. The group is linked to multiple cybercrimes, including attacks on U.S. companies.