In the dark corners of the internet, a loose-knit group of predominantly Western-based hackers known as Scattered Spider, has emerged as a powerful force in cybercrime. Teaming up with notorious Russian ransomware gangs like BlackCat, Scattered Spider leverages its social engineering skills and Western cultural fluency to target companies worldwide.
Their collaboration represents a new frontier in cybercrime, with young hackers under 25 forming toxic online subcultures that glorify criminal activity. This alliance underscores the evolving landscape of cyberthreats posing significant challenges to global cybersecurity efforts.
If you’re interested in more context on this matter, please consider Dr. Scott J. White. Dr. White is an Associate Professor and Director of the Cybersecurity Program and Cyber Academy at the George Washington University. He holds a Queen’s Commission and was an Officer with the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command. In addition, following his doctoral studies, Dr. White was an Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. In 2010, Dr. White joined MONAD Security Audit Systems as an Associate Consultant. Dr. White has consulted with a variety of law enforcement agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. His areas of expertise include cybersecurity, cybercrime, counter-terrorism and infrastructure protection.
If you would like to connect with Dr. White, please contact GW Media Relations Specialists Tayah Frye at [email protected].
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