- The scattered spider may be moving its focus on the US.
- The FBI has warned the airline and transport industry that remain attentive.
- Two airlines have already been violated in June 2025
Spider cybercriminals are now pointing to airlines and transport of the United States after transferring their mira of the United Kingdom retailers, security companies and security signatures are warning.
The group previously hit Marks & Spencer, CO-OP and Harrods causing generalized interruptions of the system and empty shelves.
FBI advice warns that it had recently observed “cyber attacks that shared similarities with the aforementioned attacks, with Unit 42 of Google Networks and the offices warning.
Scattered spider switches
Group members include young adults who speak English who have financial motivation. The group uses Phishing and Social Engineering techniques to obtain access to networks where they cause ravages, steal data and implement ransomware. There is no organized structure for the group, since members are part of a broader organization known as “The Com”.
The FBI warning follows two cyber incidents that affect airlines this month. Hawaiian Airlines reported a cyber attack on June 26, and Canada’s Westjet published a notice that he had detected a cyber incident on June 13. The group could go to other organizations directly or breach third in the supply chain to obtain access.
“Any person in the airline ecosystem, including suppliers and confidence contractors, could be at risk,” warns the FBI statement.
“The FBI is actively working with the aviation and industry partners to address this activity and help the victims. The early reports allow the FBI to participate quickly, share intelligence throughout the industry and avoid a greater commitment. If you suspect that your organization has been attacked, communicate with your FBI local office,” says the statement.
In May 2025, the Google threat intelligence group (TIG) also warned that Sppers Spider was beginning to move its focus to the United States.
