Scattered Spider Hacker Sentenced to 10 Years and $13M Restitution for SIM-Swapping Crypto Heists
What kind of cybercriminal can steal millions with nothing more than a phone number and a convincing voice? In 2025, U.S. prosecutors answered that question in court. A 20-year-old tied to the notorious Scattered Spider crew just received 10 years in federal prison, plus $13 million in restitution, for SIM-swapping scams that drained victims’ cryptocurrency…