SIM-swapper must repay $13.2M to 59 victims
Briefly

Noah Michael Urban, notorious for his involvement in the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. His guilty plea follows indictments in both California and Florida for cyberattacks using SIM-swapping techniques. Facing a maximum of 20 years for each wire fraud count and at least 2 years for identity theft, Urban must also pay $1 million in fines and $13.2 million in restitution to victims. Law enforcement raided his residence, seizing over $3 million in cryptocurrencies, cash, and luxury items, revealing his extensive criminal activities.
Urban's guilty plea on charges related to wire fraud and identity theft shows the legal repercussions of his actions within the Scattered Spider hacking group.
He faces decades in prison for his involvement in cyberattacks, alongside the hefty restitution and fines that highlight the costs of his criminal activities.
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