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Posted 9/19/2023, 2:31:07 AM

Hackers Breach MGM, Caesars, and 3 Other Companies by Impersonating Employees

Hackers breached 3 unnamed companies in manufacturing, retail, and technology sectors in addition to casino giants MGM and Caesars.
Okta believes hacking groups ALPHV and Scattered Spider are behind the breaches since August.
The breaches involved hackers impersonating employees to gain access to systems.
ALPHV has claimed responsibility for the MGM breach and demanded ransom.
Security firm Mandiant says Scattered Spider is one of the most disruptive hacking groups in the U.S.

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9/11/2023

MGM Resorts Shuts Down Systems Due to Cyber Attack, Investigating Issue with Help of Experts

MGM Resorts has shut down some systems and is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to address a cybersecurity issue.

9/12/2023

MGM Resorts Hit by Suspected Cyberattack, Disrupting Hotel Operations Across Vegas

The cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts International, which caused disruptions for customers and affected online systems, is likely the result of a cyberattack according to cybersecurity experts.

9/12/2023

MGM Resorts Hit by Major Technical Outage, FBI Investigating Possible Cyberattack

MGM Resorts International is experiencing a cybersecurity issue that could potentially be a ransomware attack, resulting in loss of money and damage to the company's reputation, but it is yet to be confirmed.

9/13/2023

MGM Resorts Hit By Ransomware Attack That Disrupted Hotel Operations

The cyber attack on MGM Resorts International, which began on Sunday, has caused significant disruptions and financial losses for the casino and hotel giant, with a Russia-linked hacker gang claiming responsibility for the breach.

9/13/2023

Major Casino Operators MGM and Caesars Hacked by Aggressive Cybercrime Group Scattered Spider

Hackers known as Scattered Spider have demanded a ransom from MGM after hacking the company and causing disruptions, and it is believed that the same group hacked Caesars before, receiving a large sum of money as ransom; these hackers are known for their aggressive tactics and have been involved in compromising at least 60 entities worldwide.

9/14/2023

Caesars Data Breach Exposes Customer Info; Hackers Demanded $30M Ransom

Hotel and casino company Caesars Entertainment has confirmed that hackers stole a significant amount of customer data, including driver's license numbers and social security numbers, in a recent cyberattack. It is believed that the company has paid a ransom to try and ensure the stolen data is deleted. A separate data breach notice revealed that the cyberattack was caused by social engineering on an unnamed outside IT vendor. Caesars is the second hotel and casino company to be targeted in recent weeks, following MGM Resorts' reported "cybersecurity issue."

9/14/2023

Major Las Vegas hotels hit by cyberattacks, operations disrupted and customer data compromised

MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have both been targeted by cyberattacks, leaving their operations disrupted and raising concerns about the security of customer data.

9/16/2023

Major Las Vegas Casinos Hit by Cyberattacks, Disrupting Operations and Exposing Vulnerabilities

A cybersecurity breach at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas has led to unauthorized charges on loyalty accounts and concerns over stolen information, prompting increased credit monitoring by affected customers.

10/6/2023

Cyberattacks Disrupt Operations and Expose Data at Major U.S. Companies in 2022

Multiple companies, including Johnson Controls, Clorox, and MGM Resorts, have recently experienced significant cybersecurity breaches, resulting in financial losses and operational disruptions, highlighting the ongoing issue of cyberattacks affecting various industries.

Topics

Posted 9/19/2023, 2:31:07 AM

Hackers Breach MGM, Caesars, and 3 Other Companies by Impersonating Employees

Hackers breached 3 unnamed companies in manufacturing, retail, and technology sectors in addition to casino giants MGM and Caesars.
Okta believes hacking groups ALPHV and Scattered Spider are behind the breaches since August.
The breaches involved hackers impersonating employees to gain access to systems.
ALPHV has claimed responsibility for the MGM breach and demanded ransom.
Security firm Mandiant says Scattered Spider is one of the most disruptive hacking groups in the U.S.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

MGM Resorts Shuts Down Systems Due to Cyber Attack, Investigating Issue with Help of Experts

MGM Resorts has shut down some systems and is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to address a cybersecurity issue.

9/12/2023

MGM Resorts Hit by Suspected Cyberattack, Disrupting Hotel Operations Across Vegas

The cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts International, which caused disruptions for customers and affected online systems, is likely the result of a cyberattack according to cybersecurity experts.

9/12/2023

MGM Resorts Hit by Major Technical Outage, FBI Investigating Possible Cyberattack

9/13/2023

MGM Resorts Hit By Ransomware Attack That Disrupted Hotel Operations

9/13/2023

Major Casino Operators MGM and Caesars Hacked by Aggressive Cybercrime Group Scattered Spider

9/14/2023

Caesars Data Breach Exposes Customer Info; Hackers Demanded $30M Ransom

9/14/2023

Major Las Vegas hotels hit by cyberattacks, operations disrupted and customer data compromised

MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have both been targeted by cyberattacks, leaving their operations disrupted and raising concerns about the security of customer data.

9/16/2023

Major Las Vegas Casinos Hit by Cyberattacks, Disrupting Operations and Exposing Vulnerabilities

10/6/2023

Cyberattacks Disrupt Operations and Expose Data at Major U.S. Companies in 2022