Florida Cybercriminal Gets 10 Years: From ‘King Bob’ to Big House
Noah Michael Urban, aka “King Bob,” will trade his Florida sun for prison bars—10 years’ worth! His cyber shenanigans, including a SIM swapping scheme and ties to the infamous Scattered Spider group, drained $800,000 in crypto and impacted over 130 organizations. Urban’s plea deal includes restitution of over $13 million.
Hot Take:
Looks like Noah Michael Urban’s internet fame as “King Bob” has landed him a new address—a prison cell! Maybe now he’ll have time to reflect on whether stealing rap tracks and millions in cryptocurrency was worth trading in his freedom. Here’s hoping his next big break happens on the right side of the law!
Key Points:
– Florida man sentenced to 10 years for cybercrime escapades.
– Urban was involved in SIM swapping and phishing schemes, stealing $800k+ in cryptocurrency.
– He was part of Scattered Spider, a hacking group linked to major breaches.
– Urban agreed to repay over $13 million to victims, even those unconnected to his crimes.
– His online aliases included ‘King Bob,’ a name now synonymous with a cautionary tale.