UK Police Arrest Two Scattered Spider Hackers Over London Transport Breach

UK law enforcement agencies have arrested two individuals linked to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercriminal group.

The arrests, announced on Tuesday, pertain to a sophisticated attack on London’s transport systems.

Authorities say the suspects infiltrated critical infrastructure networks, demanding ransom payments and causing widespread disruption.

Details of the Arrests and Charges

On Sept. 16, officers from the City of London Police, West Midlands Police, and the UK’s National Crime Agency arrested 19-year-old Thalha Jubair of London and a second, unnamed suspect.

Both are accused of conspiring to commit unauthorized computer access, extortion, and money laundering.

Investigators allege the pair used social engineering and phishing techniques to breach networks managed by Transport for London (TfL), encrypt sensitive data, and demand ransom to prevent its public release.

A complaint unsealed in the US District Court for New Jersey reveals Jubair’s broader role in at least 120 intrusions worldwide. US ...