SIM-Swapping Shenanigans: Cybercriminal Faces Decades Behind Bars for Digital Missteps
Noah Michael Urban, part of the infamous Scattered Spider gang, pleaded guilty to cybercrime charges. His SIM-swapping antics could land him decades in prison and over $13.2 million in restitution. Known for juggling aliases like “King Bob,” Urban might have wished he deleted his browser history before the feds came knocking.
Hot Take:
Oh, the tangled web we weave when first we practice SIM-swapping! Noah Michael Urban, aka the self-proclaimed “King Bob,” is about to find out that while spiders may scatter, justice is not so easily disbanded. With a potential prison stint long enough for him to forget his own hacker aliases, Urban’s guilty plea is a cautionary tale for anyone thinking they can SIM-swap their way into a life of luxury—unless, of course, they fancy trading in their designer watches for some stylish prison stripes.
Key Points:
- Noah Michael Urban pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, facing decades in prison.
- Urban and other gang members used SIM-swapping to access victims’ accounts.
- He agreed to pay over $13.2 million in restitution to 59 victims.
- Authorities seized over $3 million in cryptocurrencies and other assets from Urban.
- Urban’s cyber escapades were part of Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercriminal group.