Exposing Scattered Spider: New Indicators Highlight Growing Threat To Enterprises And Aviation
Check Point, July 7,2025
Check Point Research identifies phishing domain patterns, offering actionable insights to proactively counter threats from the notorious cyber group behind recent airline attacks
Scattered Spider, a sophisticated cyber threat group known for aggressive social engineering and targeted phishing, is broadening its scope, notably targeting aviation alongside enterprise environments. Check Point Research has uncovered specific phishing domain indicators, helping enterprises and aviation companies proactively defend against this emerging threat.
Recent Aviation Attacks Linked to Scattered Spider
In a significant escalation, recent media reports and intelligence advisories have linked Scattered Spider to cyber-attacks on major airlines, notably the July 2025 data breach affecting six million Qantas customers. Cybersecurity analysts noted tactics such as MFA fatigue and voice phishing (vishing), closely matching Scattered Spider's known methods.