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A 19-year-old UK man charged in NJ with leading a global ransomware ring that targeted 47 U.S. entities and extorted $115M.
A 19-year-old U.K. national, Thalha Jubair, has been charged in New Jersey federal court with leading a global cybercrime operation tied to over 120 intrusions and more than $115 million in ransom payments.
Prosecutors allege he worked with the Scattered Spider group, using social engineering to breach networks, steal and encrypt data, and demand ransoms, affecting at least 47 U.S. entities, including critical infrastructure and the federal court system.
Authorities say he laundered $8.4 million in cryptocurrency and that law enforcement seized a server holding $36 million in illicit assets.
The case reflects international cooperation in combating ransomware, with officials emphasizing the threat to U.S. institutions and the government’s commitment to holding cybercriminals accountable.
Un hombre británico de 19 años acusado en NJ de liderar una red global de ransomware que atacó a 47 entidades estadounidenses y extorsionó $115 millones.