The U.S. Department of Justice has charged British teenager Thalha Jubair, 19, with involvement in over 120 cyberattacks, including breaches targeting the U.S. Courts system and extortion of numerous U.S. companies. Arrested alongside 18-year-old Owen Flowers, Jubair is linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group, known for utilizing social engineering tactics to compromise corporate networks, leading to significant ransom payments exceeding $115 million. Evidence suggests Jubair’s seized servers contained critical information from a New Jersey-based infrastructure company and a cryptocurrency wallet with around $36 million, allegedly linked to ransom payments. This case highlights the growing threat posed by youth-led cybercrime syndicates and underscores the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure globally.