Cyberattacks

Scattered Spider Member Surrenders as Cybercrime Group Claims to Shut Down

Teen hacker from Scattered Spider surrenders amid group's shutdown claims, facing identity theft and extortion charges in Las Vegas.

By Content Team

Sep 25, 2025

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A teenage member of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group has surrendered to authorities in Las Vegas, facing charges including identity theft, extortion, and computer crimes. The arrest comes as the group, along with Lapsus$ and Shiny Hunters, announced they're shutting down operations in a farewell letter posted on hacking forums.

Scattered Spider, known for targeting major companies like MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment in 2023, has faced a string of arrests over the past year. The FBI has charged multiple members, including alleged ringleader arrested with $27 million in bitcoin.

Security experts remain skeptical of the shutdown claims, noting continued activity and warning that other threat actors will likely fill any void left behind.

Source: Dark Reading

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