Casino cyberattacks put a bullseye on Scattered Spider – and the FBI is closing in
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The interview outlines Scattered Spider, a loosely organized US/UK criminal crew linked since 2022 to SIM swapping and social-engineering activity that escalated into ransomware, data theft, and major cyber-heists against Las Vegas casinos—events that nearly shut down parts of MGM Resorts and drew intensified law enforcement scrutiny. The piece discusses the group's tactics, motives, impact on victims, and mentions that arrests and potential prosecutions are underway.
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