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Posted 9/13/2023, 10:58:00 PM

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

MGM and Caesars were recently hacked by a group called Scattered Spider, one of the most aggressive hacking groups targeting US companies.
The hackers demanded ransom from MGM and disrupted its websites, reservation system, and slot machines.
Caesars was hacked a few weeks earlier and ended up paying tens of millions to the hackers.
Scattered Spider is made up of hackers based in the US and UK, some as young as 19 years old.
The group uses techniques like ransomware, data theft, and extortion to make money from their hacking activities.

fortune.com

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9/7/2023

North Korea's 'Lazarus' Hackers Stole $41 Million From Crypto Gambling Site, FBI Says

The FBI has identified the Lazarus Group as the North Korea-linked hacker collective responsible for stealing $41 million in cryptocurrencies from Stake.com, emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored hackers to the crypto industry.

9/14/2023

MGM Outage Continues 4 Days After Cyberattack; Scattered Spider Hackers Also Behind Caesars Breach

MGM Resorts is facing a widespread outage lasting four days after a cyberattack by the hacking group Scattered Spider, with guests reporting disruptions to various services including ATMs, slot machines, digital key cards, and electronic payment systems, while entertainment giant Caesars Entertainment also suffered a cyberattack attributed to the same group, resulting in stolen data and a demanded ransom of $30 million.

9/14/2023

Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos Face Cyberattacks, Data Breaches from Hackers

Hackers stole customer data from the loyalty program of Caesars Entertainment through a social engineering attack, highlighting cyber threats faced by the Las Vegas hospitality and casino industry; meanwhile, MGM Resorts is recovering from its own cyberattack.

9/14/2023

Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach of MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Customer Data, But Say They Won't Release or Ransom It

The Scattered Spider hacking group has claimed to have stolen six terabytes of data from casino operators MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, but has no plans to make the data public or demand ransom.

9/14/2023

MGM Hit by BlackCat Ransomware Linked to Scattered Spider Hackers Known for Bypassing MFA

Affiliate of the BlackCat ransomware group, Scattered Spider, claims responsibility for breaching MGM Resorts' infrastructure, stealing data, and deploying ransomware, demanding a $30 million ransom.

9/17/2023

Las Vegas Casinos Face Ongoing Security Threats from Hackers, Criminals

The recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts and the payment of ransom by Caesars Entertainment highlight the evolving methods used by cyber criminals to target casinos, emphasizing the need for constant evolution of security systems and protocols in the gaming industry.

9/19/2023

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

Hackers responsible for breaching MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have also targeted three other companies in the manufacturing, retail, and technology sectors, according to a security executive familiar with the matter.

9/22/2023

Skilled Young Hackers Breach Global Companies with Brazen Social Engineering Tactics

A highly skilled hacking group known as Scattered Spider is using social engineering techniques and bypassing multi-factor authentication to target companies and steal sensitive data for extortion, with experts warning that attacks are expected to continue. The group, believed to consist mainly of 17-22-year-olds from Western countries, has breached numerous organizations globally, leaving threatening notes for victims and even engaging in SWATing tactics, according to cybersecurity specialists. The group is said to prioritize power, influence, and notoriety rather than financial gain.

9/25/2023

Sony Faces New Ransomware Hack, Allegedly Breached by Group Threatening to Sell 6000 Files

A new gang on the dark web called Ransomed.vc claims to have breached all of Sony's systems in a ransomware attack and is selling the stolen data.

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Posted 9/13/2023, 10:58:00 PM

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

MGM and Caesars were recently hacked by a group called Scattered Spider, one of the most aggressive hacking groups targeting US companies.
The hackers demanded ransom from MGM and disrupted its websites, reservation system, and slot machines.
Caesars was hacked a few weeks earlier and ended up paying tens of millions to the hackers.
Scattered Spider is made up of hackers based in the US and UK, some as young as 19 years old.
The group uses techniques like ransomware, data theft, and extortion to make money from their hacking activities.

fortune.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

North Korea's 'Lazarus' Hackers Stole $41 Million From Crypto Gambling Site, FBI Says

9/14/2023

MGM Outage Continues 4 Days After Cyberattack; Scattered Spider Hackers Also Behind Caesars Breach

9/14/2023

Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos Face Cyberattacks, Data Breaches from Hackers

9/14/2023

Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach of MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Customer Data, But Say They Won't Release or Ransom It

9/14/2023

MGM Hit by BlackCat Ransomware Linked to Scattered Spider Hackers Known for Bypassing MFA

Affiliate of the BlackCat ransomware group, Scattered Spider, claims responsibility for breaching MGM Resorts' infrastructure, stealing data, and deploying ransomware, demanding a $30 million ransom.

9/17/2023

Las Vegas Casinos Face Ongoing Security Threats from Hackers, Criminals

9/19/2023

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

9/22/2023

Skilled Young Hackers Breach Global Companies with Brazen Social Engineering Tactics

9/25/2023

Sony Faces New Ransomware Hack, Allegedly Breached by Group Threatening to Sell 6000 Files

A new gang on the dark web called Ransomed.vc claims to have breached all of Sony's systems in a ransomware attack and is selling the stolen data.