"Rising Concerns as Scattered Spider's Criminal Exploits Earn Respect Among Russian Ransomware Hackers"

A group of young, English-speaking hackers known as Scattered Spider has teamed up with Russian ransomware hackers, earning respect and becoming a force multiplier for cyberattacks. The FBI has identified them as experts in social engineering and part of a larger online criminal subculture called "the Community." Their criminal exploits, including a ransomware attack on MGM Resorts, have caused significant disruptions and financial losses. The Russian government's leniency towards ransomware gangs and the growing threat of costly and disruptive ransomware attacks have raised concerns among cybersecurity researchers and law enforcement agencies.