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    Cybersecurity Firm Unit 221B Secures $5M to Combat Emerging Hacker Groups

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    For years, the cybersecurity spotlight has been on nation-state espionage campaigns, ransomware operations from Russia, and government-grade spyware aimed at journalists and activists. But a new type of threat has recently gained ground: groups of young, English-speaking hackers — sometimes even teenagers — who are pulling off large-scale attacks with alarming speed.

    These groups have managed to breach tech giants, financial institutions, and global corporations, causing network outages and stealing vast amounts of personal data. Their attacks have cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars and even triggered economic concerns in some countries.

    One of the few firms specializing in tackling this modern wave of hackers is Unit 221B, a cybersecurity company based in New Jersey. Known for tracking and disrupting groups like Scattered Spider and the broader collective called “The Com,” the company has become an important ally for law enforcement. Its efforts have already contributed to the arrest of several high-profile hackers who eluded capture for years.

    Investors are backing Unit 221B’s approach. The company recently closed a $5 million seed round led by J2 Ventures. Christine Keung, general partner at the venture firm, described the company as a crucial piece in solving the global puzzle of cyber attribution and disruption.

    At the core of Unit 221B’s work is its flagship intelligence platform, eWitness. This invite-only system aggregates information from trusted sources — including investigators, journalists, and researchers — and organizes it into actionable intelligence. Law enforcement agencies can then use the data to track attackers, preserve evidence, and build stronger cases. Private corporations, including Fortune 500 firms, also use the platform to monitor how often their industries or brands are targeted.

    CEO May Chen-Contino explained that the company is focused on the growing challenge of young hackers who can now cause “very high harm” both online and in the real world. The seed funding will be directed toward expanding and improving eWitness to speed up the process of identifying and neutralizing these actors.

    Chief research officer Allison Nixon, a recognized expert in English-speaking hacker groups, noted that communities like The Com are likely to expand further. With fresh funding and a strong team of hackers, engineers, and forensic experts, Unit 221B aims to stay one step ahead, equipping both government and private entities with the tools they need to respond more effectively to today’s fast-evolving cyber threats.

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