The FBI has issued a warning to the airline sector about the growing threat posed by the cybercriminal gang Scattered Spider, a group responsible for a series of sophisticated hacks against major U.S.

The FBI is urging US airlines to strengthen cybersecurity after detecting a surge in attacks by the cybercriminal gang Scattered Spider.

A cybercriminal group known for extorting people and companies across the world is now targeting the airline industry. The FBI has issued a warning about Scattered Spider, a hacking group that has recently expanded its operations to include major US airlines and their vendors.