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UK Man Suspected of Being ‘Scattered Spider’ Leader Arrested

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June 17, 2024 at 10:14AM A 22-year-old UK man was arrested in Spain for leading the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, in collaboration with the FBI. The group’s financially motivated operations targeted organizations in CRM, BPO, telecoms, and technology sectors using sophisticated social engineering attacks and BlackCat ransomware. The arrestee is known as ‘Tyler’ and specializes … Read more

The Psychological Underpinnings of Modern Hacking Techniques

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May 2, 2024 at 03:35PM Summary: The landscape of cybersecurity involves psychological tactics alongside technological defenses. The MGM Casino hack exemplifies the evolution of social engineering, demonstrating sophisticated strategies that leverage psychological manipulation. The incidents highlight the human element as an exploitable vulnerability, emphasizing the need for security awareness training, strict access controls, and verification … Read more