Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland
Peter Stokes, 19, was arrested in Finland for his alleged role in the Scattered Spider hacking group, the US Department of Justice announced. Stokes faces charges including computer intrusion and conspiracy after allegedly demanding an $8 million ransom from a luxury jeweler. The group is linked to over $100 million in ransom payments worldwide.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 08:02 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC
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