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British Hackers Jailed for London Transport Cyberattack
TechnologyBBCle-mondeThe Guardian+3yle-uutisetSCMPThe Independent1mo ago6 sources

British Hackers Jailed for London Transport Cyberattack

Two British teenagers have been sentenced to prison for a cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) that caused an estimated £39 million in damages. The hackers live-streamed their intrusion into the heart of London's transport network.

TfL Facebook ad banned for negative stereotype about black men
PoliticsThe Guardian6mo ago

TfL Facebook ad banned for negative stereotype about black men

Ad was part of campaign to encourage Londoners to intervene if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime A Transport for London (TfL) ad featuring a black teenage boy verbally harassing a white girl has been banned for “perpetuating the negative racial stereotype about black men as perpetrators of threatening behaviour”. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the “irresponsible” ad – which was the subject of a complaint – featured a “harmful stereotype”. Continue reading...

TfL Sues Carmakers for £1bn Over Ulez Compliance
PoliticsThe Guardian28d ago

TfL Sues Carmakers for £1bn Over Ulez Compliance

Transport for London has launched a potential £1bn legal action against car manufacturers, alleging that polluting diesel vehicles were able to enter the clean air zone without paying the required fees. The case focuses on vehicles that TfL argues should not have been compliant.

London Tube Strike Expected to Impact Hospitality Sector
WorldThe Independent4mo ago

London Tube Strike Expected to Impact Hospitality Sector

A planned Tube strike in London is anticipated to significantly affect the city's pubs and restaurants, with Transport for London advising passengers to check their travel plans. The industrial action is likely to disrupt commuter and leisure travel.

Two Hackers Plead Guilty to £39 Million TfL Cyber Attack
WorldBBCThe GuardianThe Independent2mo ago3 sources

Two Hackers Plead Guilty to £39 Million TfL Cyber Attack

Two individuals have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL) that resulted in an estimated £39 million in damages. The two Britons, identified as members of a criminal hacking group, admitted their roles in the significant breach.

London Tube Strikes Called Off After Last-Minute Talks
PoliticsBBCThe Guardiantimes-uk+4The IndependentTimes of Indiaindian-expressndtv3mo ago7 sources

London Tube Strikes Called Off After Last-Minute Talks

Planned London Tube strikes have been called off by the RMT union following last-minute talks with Transport for London (TfL). The suspension of industrial action averts widespread disruption that was anticipated across the capital's underground network.