UK Arrests Four in ‘Scattered Spider’ Ransom Group

**UK arrests tie multiple data‑theft and extortion incidents to the ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime group.** Four suspects aged 17–20 were arrested in connection with recent intrusions and extortion against retailers (Marks & Spencer, Harrods, Co‑op) and the group is linked to prior high‑impact incidents (MGM outage, LAPSUS$ breaches). The report highlights Scattered Spider’s heavy use of social engineering and SIM‑swapping, recruitment of minors, and ties to broader data‑extortion campaigns against retail and airline sectors.