Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Scattered Spider targets the aviation sector
Jun 30, 2025
The Scattered Spider group is making waves by targeting the aviation sector, with high-profile attacks on airlines like WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines. Meanwhile, a Mexican cartel is reportedly hiring hackers to track an FBI official, raising serious concerns about law enforcement safety. Canada is stepping up its game by telling Hikvision to cease operations due to security issues. The podcast also dives into global cybercrime incidents, legal actions against ransomware gangs, and new efforts to enhance online safety amidst rising threats.
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Scattered Spider's Aviation Attacks
- The Scattered Spider group targeted aviation giants like WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines with cyber intrusions.
- They also hit UK retailers and insurance firms earlier this year, showing a broad attack pattern.
Cartel Hired Hackers to Track FBI
- In 2018, the Sinaloa cartel hired hackers to track an FBI official through phone records and Mexico City's camera system.
- This intelligence was used to identify and kill informants against El Chapo Guzman.
Russia's Cloudflare Traffic Throttle
- Russian ISPs throttle Cloudflare traffic so users can only load 16 kilobytes before resetting, effectively blocking access.
- Cloudflare received no formal Russian government communication about this restriction.