Florida Man Gets 10 Years in Cybercrime Caper: The Spidey that Didn’t Swing Away
A Florida man known as ‘Sosa’ and ‘King Bob’ got 10 years in the slammer for his role in the Scattered Spider cybercrime group. His online antics included SIM swapping, wire fraud, and identity theft. With $13 million in restitution, it’s safe to say this spider got tangled in his own web.
Hot Take:
Florida Man Strikes Again…But in Cyberspace! From gator-wrestling to SIM-swapping, it’s all in a day’s work for the Sunshine State’s most infamous export. Noah Michael Urban, a.k.a. ‘Sosa’ or ‘King Bob,’ managed to make Florida Man headlines on a global scale, landing himself a decade behind bars for his epic role in the Scattered Spider cybercrime caper. Who knew that when we said Florida has a “buzzing” tech scene, we meant SIM card buzzes?
Key Points:
- Noah Michael Urban, 20, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the Scattered Spider cybercrime group.
- Urban pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, resulting in a $13 million restitution order.
- The group conducted a massive phishing campaign in 2022, targeting over 130 organizations.
- Urban’s sentencing was allegedly influenced by a hack into the judge’s email, courtesy of a fellow cyber-crony.
- Scattered Spider has been linked to numerous cyberattacks on both sides of the Atlantic, including high-profile targets like Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts.
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