Cybercriminal Gets Tangled: Scattered Spider Hacker Nets 10-Year Sentence!
Scattered Spider’s 20-year-old member, Noah Michael Urban, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for masterminding major hacks and cryptocurrency thefts. This tech-savvy Houdini, also known as Sosa or King Bob, faces $13 million in restitution and three years of supervised release. It turns out crime doesn’t pay, but it sure does cost!
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like the Spider got squished by the long arm of the law. Noah Michael Urban, a member of the cybercrime gang Scattered Spider, thought he was slick as a spider on ice, but now he’s caught in a web of legal trouble. Ten years in prison is a long time to reflect on the fact that crime doesn’t pay, especially when you owe $13 million in restitution. Looks like Urban’s next SIM swap will be for a better prison cellmate. Hope he likes orange; it’s the new black!
Key Points:
– Scattered Spider member Noah Michael Urban sentenced to 10 years for cybercrimes.
– Urban pleads guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
– Ordered to pay $13 million in restitution and serve three years of supervised release.
– Scattered Spider uses SIM swapping and social engineering in cyber attacks.
– Group has joined forces with other threat actors, increasing their potential danger.