UK sentences two hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom scheme

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Claim UK sentences two hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom scheme
AI inference Neutral · 50%
Generated 2026-07-17 11:22

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The pair pleaded guilty after investigators linked them to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which US prosecutors say extorted dozens of companies.

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Original article published by CoinTelegraph on July 17, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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