5 charged in "Scattered Spider," one of the most profitable phishing scams ever
Briefly

The sophisticated scheme of the Scattered Spider group allowed them to steal intellectual property and proprietary information worth tens of millions of dollars, highlighting the escalating sophistication of cybercrime.
Scattered Spider's methodical phishing attacks were so well-orchestrated that even sophisticated defenses struggled to detect them, leading Microsoft to declare them one of the most dangerous criminal groups.
The breach at MGM cost the company $100 million and disrupted its internal networks, affecting slot machines and electronic transfers due to the group's hacking skills.
By breaching Twilio's internal network, Scattered Spider managed to target hundreds of other companies, showcasing their extensive reach and capability in executing large-scale cybercrimes.
Read at Ars Technica
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