19-Year-Old Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to Face U.S. Hacking Charges

A 19-year-old suspect, Peter Stokes, accused of belonging to the hacking group Scattered Spider, was extradited from Finland to face U.S. charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud. The group is known for social engineering attacks, including data theft and ransomware, targeting corporations and retail entities.

A teenager accused of belonging to the hacking group Scattered Spider has been extradited from Finland to face U.S. charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 1.

Peter Stokes, 19, a dual U.S. and Estonian citizen, appeared in a Chicago federal court on June 30, where a judge ordered him held in custody.

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