Scattered Spider, a loose collective of hackers utilizing social engineering techniques such as phishing, has targeted more than 100 companies, including notable breaches at Caesar's Entertainment and MGM Resorts. Concurrently, French authorities have publicly linked Russia's GRU military intelligence agency to multiple high-profile cyberattacks, including notable incidents during Emmanuel Macron's 2017 campaign. This attribution, uniquely naming GRU Unit 20728, emphasizes France's commitment to countering Russian cyber threats, while the U.S. Treasury has taken action against Huione Group for laundering over $4 billion linked to criminal organizations, including North Korean operatives.
Scattered Spider has emerged as one of the most prolific hacker groups, utilizing social engineering to infiltrate networks, targeting over 100 companies since 2022.
French officials publicly attribute cyberattacks to Russiaâs GRU unit 20728, naming it for the first time, amid heightened European support for Ukraine.
The Treasury Department has designated Huione Group as a money-laundering operation, connected to $4 billion in illicit funds involving North Korean hackers.
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