$115 million ransomware hacker arrested over extortion attacks — Scattered Spider alumnus allegedly involved in over 120 computer network intrusions targeting 47 U.S. entities

A 19-year-old UK hacker, allegedly part of the "Scattered Spider" group, has been arrested for extorting over $115 million from nearly 50 U.S. victims through ransomware attacks and data theft. Thalha Jubair is accused of 120 network intrusions targeting 47 U.S. entities, using social engineering to access corporate networks. Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries are involved in the investigation. Jubair is also accused of controlling ransom payments through cryptocurrency wallets. Another hacker, Owen Flowers, was arrested in London for involvement in a Transport for London hack and faces charges in the U.S. as well.