FBI warns Scattered Spider hackers are now going after airlines

• Scattered Spider may be moving its focus to the US
• The FBI has warned the airline and transport industry to remain vigilant
• Two airlines have already been breached in June 2025

The Scattered Spider cybercriminals are now targeting US airlines and transportation after moving its crosshairs from UK retailers, the FBI and security firms are warning.

The group previously hit Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods causing widespread system outages and empty shelves.

The FBI advisory warns it had “recently observed” cyberattacks that shared similarities with the aforementioned attacks, with Google’s Mandiant and Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 echoing the bureaus’ warning.

Scattered Spider switches targets

The group’s members include English speaking young adults who are financially motivated ...