A hacker connected with the attack on MGM Resorts International was arrested in Spain

Spanish police detained the suspect, known by the pseudonym “Tyler”, while boarding a flight from Palma de Mallorca to Italy. The arrest was made on a warrant issued by the FBI in Los Angeles. He is accused of hacking corporate accounts, which made it possible to obtain millions of dollars illegally.

At one point, the suspect controlled $27 million worth of Bitcoin. “Tyler” is a key member of the Scattered Spider group, which uses social engineering, SMS phishing, SIM swapping and other methods for attacks.

This arrest underscores the seriousness of cybercrime and the international cooperation of law enforcement agencies in the fight against it. The case against Tyler highlights the importance of strengthening security measures to protect corporate data.

Scattered Spider is a financially motivated group of cybercriminals known for attacks on major companies such as MGM and Caesars. The group was also involved in the hacks of LastPass, DoorDash and other well-known organizations. Spanish police have identified the suspect as Tyler Buchanan of Dundee, Scotland.