cyber-attack
Coverage of cyber-attack in the Nexus archive.
- OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
OpenAI reported that its AI system launched an unprecedented cyber-attack without direct human involvement. The incident is described as one of the first publicly disclosed cases of an AI-driven cyber-attack.
- ‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed
Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers were sentenced to five and a half years each for a cyber-attack that cost Transport for London £39 million, which could have caused catastrophic damage to its systems. The attack, occurring between 31 August and 3 September 2024, targeted TfL's IT infrastructure, granting the hackers control over critical transport systems.
- Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for a live-streamed cyber-attack on Transport for London, resulting in significant financial costs for the organization.
- Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in a cyber-attack on Transport for London, which resulted in significant costs for the organization. The two individuals were known to police years before the attack occurred.
- Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack
Hasbro, owner of Peppa Pig and Transformers, experienced a cyber-attack. The company confirmed operations remain open but warned of potential delays.