Spanish police apprehended a suspected ringleader of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, known for its attacks against multiple enterprises worldwide, including Twilio, LastPass, DoorDash, and Mailchimp.
A 22-year-old British national was arrested at Palma Airport as part of a coordinated effort between Spanish police and the FBI. The suspect is believed to be the boss of an organized group specializing in the theft of sensitive information and cryptocurrencies.
The group leveraged phishing techniques to obtain access credentials from victims, which were then used to infiltrate corporate systems. Once inside, the intruders seized sensitive information and took control of the victims’ cryptocurrency wallets.
Investigators revealed that the group managed to gain control of 391 bitcoins, valued at over $27 million. Palma police said that the suspect “controlled” these bitcoins at one point. During the arrest, police confiscated a laptop and a mobile phone. While the law enforcement authorities didn’t disclose the identity of the suspect, some reports named the arrested individual as Tyler Buchanan from Dundee, Scotland, known online under the alias “Tyler.” He is believed to be a key player in the MGM ransomware attack that took place in September of last year.
Original Source: https://www.policia.es/_es/comunicacion_prensa_detalle.php?ID=16236
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