Details of the Charges
The indicted five individuals accused of being part of , a cybercrime group behind phishing attacks and cryptocurrency theft, targeting tech giants and cryptocurrency owners.
Charges include conspiracy counts, aggravated identity theft, and wire fraud, with Buchanan also charged with wire fraud. The group's activities spanned from September 2021 to April 2023.
Alleged Crimes and Victims
Scattered Spider allegedly stole millions in cryptocurrency and conducted aggressive cybercrime sprees, including attacks on and .
The group used SMS phishing, directing victims to fraudulent sites to steal credentials, and targeted at least 45 companies across multiple countries.