Two Scattered Spider Hackers Arrested as Notorious Group Claims Retirement

UK arrests Scattered Spider hackers for cyberattacks on TFL and US targets, with millions extorted. Experts doubt group's claimed retirement.

By Content Team

Sep 19, 2025

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UK authorities arrested two alleged Scattered Spider hackers: Thalha Jubair, 19, from East London, and Owen Flowers, 18, from West Midlands. Both face UK charges for attacking Transport for London's systems.

Jubair also faces US charges for allegedly orchestrating over 120 cyberattacks worldwide, including 47 against American organizations. Prosecutors say his group used social engineering to steal data and demand ransoms, collecting more than $115 million between May 2022 and September 2025. Jubair controlled wallets containing $36 million in cryptocurrency and faces up to 95 years in prison.

The arrests come as Scattered Spider announced its retirement, though cybersecurity experts remain skeptical and report continued activity targeting financial institutions.

Source: Security Week

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