Inside the Fall of a Scattered Spider Leader: Tyler Buchanan's Guilty Plea
Senior Scattered Spider member 'Tylerb' pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft after orchestrating SMS phishing attacks on major tech firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency.
In a significant blow to the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider, a senior member known by the handle "Tylerb" has admitted to orchestrating a string of devastating phishing attacks. Tyler Robert Buchanan, a 24-year-old from Dundee, Scotland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in a U.S. court. His operations in the summer of 2022 led to breaches at major tech firms and the theft of tens of millions in cryptocurrency. Now in custody, he faces a potential sentence of over 20 years. Here are the key questions surrounding this case.
