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Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial
July 4, 2026
Back to all postsOn the first day of their trial, members of the hacker group known as 'Scattered Spider' pleaded guilty to various cybercrimes in a U.S. court. The group is accused of infecting over 20 million computers worldwide with malware, causing millions of dollars in damages. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat of cyberattacks and the potential devastating impact they can have on businesses. For Canadian SMB owners and IT managers, it highlights the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect against such attacks. The takeaway is simple: prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard your business from similar threats.
Source: Krebs on Security
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