# Hackers who breached core of London transport network sentenced to prison

Hackers gained access to the central systems of London's transport network, compromising sensitive data. They have been sentenced to prison for their roles in the attack. The incident underscores critical vulnerabilities in public infrastructure cybersecurity.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/16/hackers-2024-cyber-attack-transport-for-london-tfl-jailed) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:01:51 GMT