Teen Hacker Charged in $115M Ransom Case Tied to Global Cyberattacks
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
U.S. prosecutors have charged 19-year-old Thalha Jubair, a U.K. national, for his role in the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which is implicated in extorting at least $115 million through ransomware attacks on various sectors, including U.S. healthcare. Alongside 18-year-old Owen Flowers, Jubair faces accusations of hacking multiple large retailers and the London transit system, highlighting the serious threat that cybercrime poses to essential services. His previous associations with other infamous hacking groups, such as LAPSUS$, underscore the increasing sophistication and interconnectedness of cyber threats in healthcare and other critical industries. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing need for robust cybersecurity measures in protecting sensitive data from cybercriminals.
