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Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland

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Posted Jul 2, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-02-1100
Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland

A 19-year-old, Peter Stokes, has been arrested in Finland and extradited to the United States on allegations of involvement with the Scattered Spider hacking group. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the arrest.

A 19-year-old, Peter Stokes, has been arrested in Finland and extradited to the United States on allegations of involvement with the Scattered Spider hacking group. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the arrest, which followed an Interpol Red Notice and "years of work." Stokes faces charges including computer intrusion, conspiracy, and fraud. His apprehension in April marks a significant development in efforts to address the activities of the cybercrime organization, which has been linked to numerous cyberattacks.

Sources: BBC News

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