## Scattered Spider Leader Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Cybercrime Spree
**Florida Man Receives Lengthy Sentence and Massive Restitution Order for SIM-Swapping and Wire Fraud Scheme.**
In a significant victory for cybercrime prosecution, a 21-year-old Florida man, identified as Noah Michael Urban of Palm Coast, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Urban, a central figure in the notorious cybercrime group “Scattered Spider,” was also ordered to pay approximately $13 million in restitution to his victims.
Urban had previously pleaded guilty in April 2025 to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy. Prosecutors revealed that Urban, alongside his co-conspirators, orchestrated a sophisticated scheme that targeted at least five victims. Their primary method involved SIM-swapping attacks, a technique that allows criminals to hijack a victim’s mobile phone number. By diverting calls and text messages to devices under their control, Urban and his associates were able to gain access to sensitive information and ultimately steal at least $800,000.
The sentencing of Urban marks a crucial blow against the Scattered Spider organization, known for its extensive and damaging cybercriminal activities. This outcome underscores the serious consequences faced by those involved in sophisticated online fraud and highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to bring cybercriminals to justice.
[Source](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/sim-swapper-scattered-spider-hacker-gets-10-years/)
