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BreachesApr 20, 2026

British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US

British Scattered Spider hacker Tyler Buchanan pleads guilty to corporate hacking, fraud, and crypto theft.

Summary

Tyler Buchanan, a British member of the Scattered Spider threat group, pleaded guilty in US court to hacking multiple companies, committing fraud, and stealing cryptocurrency from individuals. Scattered Spider is a financially motivated cybercriminal group known for targeting high-value victims. This guilty plea represents a significant law enforcement win against the notorious hacking collective.

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Scattered Spider (threat_actor)Tyler Buchanan (threat_actor)