Teen Hackers Crippled TfL Network

A court has heard how two teenagers hacked into Transport for London’s computer systems, causing an estimated £29 million in damage and posing a potential £56 billion threat to the wider UK economy.

During the 16-hour breach, the hackers accessed sensitive operational data and searched for personal information about celebrities.

The judge warned that the pair could have caused catastrophic disruption to London’s transport network, and the case has highlighted vulnerabilities in critical national infrastructure.

Both teenagers were convicted and face substantial custodial sentences.