A Group of Young Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of Cyberattacks Right Now
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Summary
The hacker group known as Scattered Spider, which is linked to the Com group, has appreciably stepped up its attacks in recent weeks.
The group uses social engineering techniques to gain access to businesses before deploying ransomware, and typically target retail, insurance and the airline industry.
It has recently been linked to attacks on UK grocery stores and US insurers, with the airline sector also thought to be a target.
Scattered Spider typically comprises English-speaking teenagers and young people, who are financially motivated, and may work together on bigger targets before moving on to other sectors.
The group lay low in 2024 but has reappeared and is thought to have four core members who drive attacks and harness other resources from the Com ecosystem.
Researchers admit that because the group works as a marketplace, it is resilient and difficult to deter.
