Mitigating Modern Threats: What the Latest Cybercriminal Gangs Teach Us About Cybersecurity
Data insecurity remains a leading threat to businesses and government agencies, and cybercriminals’ tactics continue to evolve. Increasingly, these threats come from organized groups based in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other Western nations, which are often composed of teenagers and young adults whose first language is English. These groups target major corporations and government entities through voice phishing and IT department takeovers. Although they have primarily targeted large corporations such as Caesars Entertainment, smaller companies must remain vigilant, as these methods have filtered down to less sophisticated attackers.
In July 2025, the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and governmental partners in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory regarding Scattered Spider, a Western cybercriminal group. This group focuses on gaining network access to companies in the telecommunications, retail, healthcare, and airline industries. Scattered Spider’s fluid structure was demonstrated in its recent merger with ShinyHunters and Lapsus$, two similar groups.
