Teen ‘Scattered Spider’ suspect extradited to US over $8M crypto ransom

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Peter Stokes, a 19-year-old suspect, has been extradited to the US and charged for allegedly participating in a hacking group's unsuccessful $8 million crypto ransom scheme. Stokes is believed to be the 'Scattered Spider' hacker, accused of using cryptocurrency to facilitate the ransom demands. This case highlights the growing threat of crypto-enabled cybercrime.