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Scattered Spider suspect extradited to US on hacking charges

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Bleeping Computer ·

A dual US-Estonian citizen has been extradited to face charges for allegedly being part of the Scattered Spider hacking group. The group is known for high-profile cyberattacks targeting major corporations. The suspect now awaits trial in US federal court.

Meridian48 take
The extradition signals continued law enforcement focus on cybercriminal networks, but the broader Scattered Spider infrastructure remains largely intact.
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