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Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial
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Two individuals pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the UK related to a cyberattack that affected Transport for London's public transport network. The attack occurred in August 2024 and the guilty pleas were entered on the first day of a trial that was expected to last six weeks. The men were key members of the cybercrime group Scattered Spider. Their guilty pleas brought a swift end to the trial proceedings. The cyberattack had significant impact, crippling the transport network in the Greater London area. The guilty pleas mark a notable development in the case against Scattered Spider.
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