Cyber expert warns an uptick of youth hackers should be a ‘wake-up call’ after teens charged over transportation attack

A cybersecurity expert has warned that an uptick in cyber attacks conducted by youths should be a “wake-up call” after two teens were charged following an attack on Transport for London in the U.K. last year.

Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18, were arrested following raids by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and City of London Police.

The duo appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday and were charged under the Computer Misuse Act for their alleged targeting of the transportation operator.

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