23-Year-Old Extradited to US, Allegedly Part of Notorious Cybercrime Group

Tyler Robert Buchanan, a 23-year-old Scottish man believed to be a member of the prolific Scattered Spider cybercrime group, was extradited from Spain to the US last week. He faces charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and identity theft, accused of involvement in attacks that stole over $26 million. The group used SMS phishing and SIM swapping to target numerous companies, including Twilio and LastPass in 2022. Buchanan was arrested in Spain in June 2024 after fleeing the UK following threats from a rival gang. Seized devices revealed evidence linking him to the crimes. He's currently held without bail, awaiting trial and facing significant prison time.