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Alleged longstanding member of Scattered Spider extradited to US

Cyber Scoop July 2, 2026

Alleged longstanding member of Scattered Spider extradited to US...

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FBI warns US-based law firms to be on the lookout for cybercrime group that steals data in person

Cyber Scoop May 27, 2026

FBI warns US-based law firms to be on the...

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Two new extortion crews are speedrunning the Scattered Spider playbook

Cyber Scoop April 30, 2026

Two new extortion crews are speedrunning the Scattered Spider...

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BlackFile actively extorting data-theft victims in retail and hospitality sector

Cyber Scoop April 27, 2026

BlackFile actively extorting data-theft victims in retail and hospitality...

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North Carolina tech worker found guilty of insider attack netting $2.5M ransom

Cyber Scoop March 19, 2026

North Carolina tech worker found guilty of insider attack...

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The ransomware economy is shifting toward straight-up data extortion

Cyber Scoop March 16, 2026

The ransomware economy is shifting toward straight-up data extortion...

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Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in prison for running phony tax refund scheme

Cyber Scoop February 18, 2026

Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in prison for...

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A new wave of ‘vishing’ attacks is breaking into SSO accounts in real time

Cyber Scoop January 26, 2026

Real-Time phishing kits target Okta, Microsoft, Google Skip to...

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Opexus claims background checks missed red flags on twins accused of insider breach

Cyber Scoop December 15, 2025

Opexus claims background checks missed red flags on twins...

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Twins with hacking history charged in insider data breach affecting multiple federal agencies

Cyber Scoop December 3, 2025

Twins with hacking history charged in insider data breach...

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