Scattered Spider's 'King Bob' Pleads Guilty to Cyber Charges

Noah Urban (aka “King Bob”), a member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime ring, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy after taking part in phishing campaigns, SIM swap attacks, credential theft, and cryptocurrency theft that targeted high-profile victims (including MGM Resorts and Caesars); he will pay $13 million in restitution to 59 victims. The brief outlines the group’s social-engineering and cloud-focused tactics and notes the arrests and legal outcomes.