Scattered Spider News

Teen Suspected of Being a Member of Scattered Spider Hacking Gang

An accused teenage hacker who was arrested last month in California is suspected of being a member of the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider, according to several people familiar with the matter. U.S. prosecutors charged Remington Ogletree on Oct. 30 …

Hackers Behind MGM Attack Targeting Banks, Insurers in New Campaign

The hacking group accused of disrupting casinos and hotels at MGM Resorts International last year is engaged in a new campaign targeting banks and insurance companies, according to cybersecurity researchers. The group, known as Scattered Spider, has targeted 29 companies …

MGM Resorts Computers Back Up After 10 Days as Analysts Eye Effects

LAS VEGAS (AP) — MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield from a cyberattack data including hotel reservations and credit card processing, the casino giant said Wednesday, as analysts and academics measured …

Attacks on Casino Giants Heralds Resurgence in Ransomware Demands

Cyberattacks on MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment last week show that ransomware gangs continue to be a major threat and are using more sophisticated strategies to break into private computer networks. GuyCarpenter reported Wednesday that a cybercrime group called …