Scattered Spider

Scattered Spider Hacker Charged

A 19-year

ProxySmart Powers SIM Farms

Researchers at Infrawatch have discovered the ProxySmart software platform, which enables SIM farm activity at an industrial scale, affecting multiple organizations. This discovery highlights the potential for large-scale SMS phishing and other mobile threats. Users and organizations should be cautious of suspicious SMS activity and monitor their mobile security.

Scattered Spider Member Pleads Guilty

A senior member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. The group was responsible for a series of text-message phishing attacks that targeted major technology companies, resulting in the theft of tens of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency. Investors and technology companies should be aware of the tactics used by this group and take steps to prevent similar attacks.

Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty

A British national has pleaded guilty to hacking multiple companies via SMS phishing, resulting in the theft of over $8 million in cryptocurrency from US victims. The individual, tied to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. US authorities have unsealed criminal charges against the hacker and four other alleged group members.

Scattered Spider Crypto Theft

A member of the Scattered Spider group, Tyler Buchanan, has pleaded guilty to hacking and stealing

Scot Pleads Guilty in $8M Crypto Heist

A Scottish man linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has pleaded guilty to a phishing and SIM-swap scheme that stole at least $8 million in cryptocurrency. The scheme targeted individuals with high-value cryptocurrency holdings. Users with cryptocurrency assets should remain vigilant and take steps to secure their accounts.