Scattered Spider Webbed: DOJ Nets Cybercrime Suspects in Epic Bust
The U.S. DOJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang with wire fraud conspiracy. These tech-savvy troublemakers allegedly used phishing and smishing to pilfer employee credentials and swipe millions in cryptocurrency. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison—time to rethink that career in cyber mischief!
Hot Take:
If you thought spiders were creepy, wait till you meet the Scattered Spider gang! These digital arachnids spun a web of deceit, capturing login credentials and millions in cryptocurrency. Who knew phishing could be more dangerous than an actual fish hook?
Key Points:
- Five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang charged by the US DOJ.
- Charges include wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
- The gang used phishing attacks to steal credentials and cryptocurrency.
- Victims included major companies like Twilio, LastPass, and DoorDash.
- Potential penalties include up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud conspiracy.
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