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Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty: $8M Crypto Theft Unveiled

20 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A British man at the helm of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive $8 million cryptocurrency heist, revealing the inner workings of one of the most notorious hacking collectives of recent years.

#Crypto Heist | #Cybercrime | #SIM Swapping

Phantom Phisher: Inside the British-Led $8 Million Crypto Heist

20 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

A British national’s confession exposes a sophisticated campaign of phishing and SIM swapping that netted millions in cryptocurrency from major U.S. firms. Here’s how the cybercriminals did it—and what it means for the future of digital security.

#Phishing | #SIM Swapping | #Cybercrime

Inside the $8M Corporate Crypto Heist: How Smishing and SIM Swaps Fueled a Cross-Atlantic Cybercrime

20 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

A 24-year-old British hacker led a sophisticated cybercrime ring that used smishing and SIM swapping to steal $8 million in cryptocurrency from U.S. firms. The investigation reveals the human vulnerabilities behind high-tech breaches.

#Crypto Heist | #Smishing | #SIM Swapping

WhatsApp’s New Password Feature: The Next Line of Defense Against Account Hijacks

24 Feb 2026 news

WhatsApp is rolling out an optional password feature to enhance login protection. Learn how this extra layer could defend your account from SIM swapping, phishing, and other account hijack threats.

#WhatsApp | #account security | #SIM swapping