Summary
Two teenagers, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, have pleaded not guilty to hacking-related charges at Southwark Crown Court. They are charged with conspiring to commit unauthorized computer acts against Transport for London (TfL), which led to significant disruptions and data breaches. Both are being held until their trial, which is set for June next year.
Key Facts
- The two teenagers are charged under the Computer Misuse Act for hacking TfL's systems.
- The alleged hacking caused about £39 million in damage and disrupted TfL services for three months.
- Transport itself was not affected, but many online services and information boards went offline.
- The breach led to unauthorized access to customer data, including bank details and personal information.
- Owen Flowers is also accused of trying to hack two U.S. companies, Sutter Health and SSM Healthcare Corporation.
- Thalha Jubair faces an additional charge for not providing passwords for his devices.
- The trial is scheduled to begin on June 8 next year and is expected to last four to six weeks.
- Both suspects are being held in custody until the trial.
