London transport hacker caught by 17-year-old teen prodigy

TLDR:

– A 17-year-old teen from Walsall has been arrested in connection with a cyber security breach affecting Transport for London (TfL).
– The arrest was made by the National Crime Agency on September 5, following a cyber attack on TfL’s network on September 1.

Summary:

On September 5, a 17-year-old teen was arrested in connection with a cyber security breach affecting Transport for London (TfL). The arrest was made by the National Crime Agency as part of an ongoing investigation into the cyber attack that occurred on September 1. The teenager was detained on suspicion of offenses under the Computer Misuse Act and has been released on bail after questioning. The NCA, along with the National Cyber Security Centre and TfL, is working to manage the situation and mitigate potential risks. Deputy Director Paul Foster emphasized the urgency of the investigation and praised TfL for their swift response to the incident. The NCA is committed to leading the UK’s response to cybercrime and promoting the responsible use of cyber skills.