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Teen Hacker Strikes Again: Transport for London Cyberattack Linked to 17-Year-Old Suspect
A 17-year-old was arrested in Walsall for the cyberattack on Transport for London. The incident disrupted internal systems and compromised customer data, including names and bank details. The National Crime Agency is leading the investigation into the Transport for London cyberattack.
Hot Take:
Who knew that hacking a transportation agency could lead to a one-way ticket to the slammer? This teen should’ve stuck to coding video games instead of playing Grand Theft Auto with TfL’s IT systems.
Key Points:
– A 17-year-old was arrested in Walsall by the National Crime Agency (NCA) for a cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL).
– The teenager is suspected of offenses under the Computer Misuse Act.
– TfL’s systems were compromised on September 1st, affecting internal systems and customer data.
– This is not the first rodeo for the teen; he was previously arrested in connection with the MGM Resorts ransomware attack.
– TfL confirmed that customer data, including names, contact details, and bank information, was stolen.
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