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Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial
Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group pleaded guilty on the first day of their trial in the UK, avoiding what was expected to be a six-week proceeding. The pair were charged in connection with an August 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London, which severely disrupted the city's public transport network.
Who Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’
A ransomware group called The Gentlemen has quickly become the second most active such gang, luring hackers with a 90% affiliate payout. An investigation into the group's administrator reveals clues pointing to a real-world identity behind the operation, though the group's rapid rise and recruitment success make it a significant emerging cybercrime threat.