Scot becomes second Scattered Spider-linked crook to plead guilty in US
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Feed Name: The Register (Security)
Tyler Robert Buchanan, a 24-year-old from Scotland linked to members of the Scattered Spider crew, pleaded guilty in California to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for phishing and SIM-swap schemes that resulted in at least $8 million stolen in cryptocurrency; authorities allege the conspirators used stolen company data, phishing sites, and SIM swaps to bypass 2FA and access victims' wallets. The report names co-defendants, references a broader $11 million loss across related crimes, and notes Buchanan's arrest, extradition, and scheduled sentencing on August 21, 2026.
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