UK and US Authorities Arrest Suspects in Major Cyber Attacks
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Thalha Jubair, a UK national, has been charged in the US with leading a cyber extortion scheme called Scattered Spider, involving at least 120 network intrusions and over $115 million in ransom payments from 47 US entities, including critical infrastructure. The investigation involved extensive international cooperation, and Jubair faces up to 95 years in prison if convicted.
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