Teen Hacker’s Wild Ride: Scattered Spider’s 19-Year-Old Phishing Prodigy Nabbed!
A 19-year-old linked to Scattered Spider was arrested for breaching a U.S. financial institution and sending 8.6 million phishing texts. Using tactics like phishing and impersonating IT, Ogletree targeted employees for credentials and cryptocurrency. Scattered Spider, also known as 0ktapus, is notorious for its fluid, youthful, and elusive organization.
Hot Take:
Who knew “Scattered Spider” was more than just my house’s Halloween décor? This teenage cybercriminal’s antics are a stark reminder that crime doesn’t pay—especially when your IT impersonations are more cringe than convincing. From phishy texts to crypto wallets full of ill-gotten gains, this is one teen’s disastrous foray into cyber mischief. Moral of the story: stick to video games, kids, and leave hacking to the movies!
Key Points:
- A 19-year-old, Remington Goy Ogletree, was arrested for breaching a U.S. financial institution and two telecom firms.
- Ogletree used phishing tactics, including impersonating IT support, to steal credentials.
- His phishing campaigns targeted employees with fake HR inquiries and VPN updates.
- Ogletree allegedly sent over 8.6 million phishing texts to steal cryptocurrency.
- Previous arrests related to the Scattered Spider gang include five suspects and a 17-year-old linked to a high-profile ransomware attack.