17-Year-Old Linked to Scattered Spider Cybercrime Syndicate Arrested in U.K.

A 17-year-old boy from Walsall, believed to be part of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, has been arrested by UK law enforcement. He allegedly targeted major companies with ransomware and gained access to their computer networks. The arrest, part of a global investigation, follows the apprehension of another UK-based member of the group in Spain.