The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Thalha Jubair, a 19-year-old UK citizen, for his role in over 120 cyber intrusions and ransomware attacks that extorted over $115 million from 47 U.S. entities. Operating under aliases such as 'EarthtoStar,' Jubair allegedly collaborated with the cybercrime group 'Scattered Spider' to execute these attacks using social engineering techniques. The group targeted U.S. critical infrastructure and the court system, demanding ransoms after stealing and encrypting sensitive information. In a July 2024 operation, law enforcement seized approximately $36 million in cryptocurrency linked to these activities. Jubair faces multiple charges, including computer fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, with a potential sentence of up to 95 years in prison.