Two teenagers jailed over 16-hour cyberattack on London's transport network

Two teenagers have been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for carrying out and livestreaming a cyberattack that disrupted Transport for London's (TfL) digital services for nearly 16 hours.

According to prosecutors, the pair launched the attack against the transport authority's systems and broadcast the incident online while thousands of commuters were affected.

The cyberattack disrupted several online services, causing delays and inconvenience for passengers relying on TfL's digital platforms.

Investigators traced the attack to the two teenagers through digital evidence, leading to their arrest and prosecution.

During sentencing, the court said the attack demonstrated the serious consequences of cybercrime and highlighted the disruption such offences can cause to critical public infrastructure.

Authorities said the case serves as a reminder that cyberattacks targeting essential services carry severe legal consequences, regardless of the age of those responsible.