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June 23, 2026 at 16:12 UTC
Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial
By BrianKrebs
AI Summary
Two members of Scattered Spider pleaded guilty on day one of what was expected to be a six-week UK trial, admitting to the August 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London (TfL) and disrupted public transport services for months. One defendant is 20 years old and the other 18, underscoring the youth of this prolific cybercrime group. The guilty pleas represent a significant law enforcement win against a group responsible for high-profile attacks across multiple sectors.
Relevance score: 90.0/100
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