Two UK teens charged in connection to Scattered Spider ransomware attacks

Two UK teenagers have been charged in connection with the Scattered Spider ransomware attacks, one of the world's most prolific ransomware groups. The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Metropolitan Police arrested the two individuals, aged 16 and 17, on suspicion of offenses related to the distribution of the Scattered Spider ransomware. The Scattered Spider group is believed to have targeted thousands of victims globally, including businesses, organizations, and individuals, encrypting their data and demanding ransom payments to restore access. The group's activities have caused significant financial and operational disruption, leading to the coordinated international law enforcement investigation. The arrests are part of an ongoing effort to disrupt the activities of the Scattered Spider ransomware group and hold its members accountable. The investigation is still ongoing, and additional charges or arrests may follow as authorities continue to work to identify and apprehend those responsible for the widespread and damaging Scattered Spider ransomware attacks.