US Charges UK Teen in 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ Cyberattacks
US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks.
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US Charges UK Teen in 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ Cyberattacks
US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks The US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks , a case that highlights the growing risks posed by young cybercriminals targeting global institutions. Federal prosecutors allege that 19-year-old Thalha Jubair played a key role in dozens of high-profile cyberattacks, including one against the U.S. Courts system. Image Credits:Win McNamee / Getty Images Arrest in East London Jubair was arrested on Tuesday at his home in East London, according to the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). He appeared in a London courtroom on Thursday alongside 18-year-old Owen Flowers. Both are accused of helping orchestrate a 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London, which led to a massive data breach and a months-long recovery effort. Link to Scattered Spider Investigators say the London transit hack was attributed to Scattered Spider , a notorious hacking group known for targeting U.…
