The Myth of the Genius Hacker: Scattered Spider and Cybersecurity Hype

The Myth of the Genius Hacker: Scattered Spider and Cybersecurity Hype

The Truth About the Myth of the Genius Hacker: What Scattered Spider Reveals Wondering what Scattered Spider is and whether it proves the myth of the genius hacker? The cybercriminal group, often linked to high- profile data breaches, has captured headlines — but not for groundbreaking technical skills. Instead, Scattered Spider’s real tactics rely heavily on social engineering, phishing, SIM swapping, and exploiting human error. Despite the hype, these attacks don't require elite- level hackers. Understanding this reality is crucial for businesses and individuals looking to improve cybersecurity without falling for fear- driven marketing campaigns.                Image : Google What Is Scattered Spider and Why Is It So Famous? Recently, names like Marks & Spencer, Co- op, and Harrods have surfaced in news reports tied to cyberattacks, with speculation pointing to a loosely affiliated online group called Scattered Spider. Although there’s no official public attribution yet, cybersecur…