<ul><li>Scattered Spider, linked to cyber-attack on UK retailer Marks & Spencer, is distinctive for comprising native English speakers.</li><li>They employ social engineering tactics, such as impersonating employees or IT help desks, due to their perceived trustworthiness.</li><li>US DoJ charged five individuals, mostly in their 20s, including a 23-year-old Scottish man, for phishing attacks and stealing sensitive data.</li><li>Scattered Spider operates as an umbrella term for a loosely connected online community engaging in various criminal activities.</li></ul>

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