The Week in Ransomware – September 15th 2023 – Russian Roulette
This week's big news is the extortion attacks on the Caesars and MGM Las Vegas casino chains, with one having…
Okta Agent Involved in MGM Resorts Breach, Attackers Claim
ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operators have used their leak site to "set the record straight" about the MGM Resorts cyberattack. Meanwhile, more…
MGM, Caesars File SEC Disclosures on Cybersecurity Incidents
Pursuant to new regulation, both gaming companies reported recent cyber incidents to the SEC.
MGM Resorts shuts down IT systems after cyberattack
MGM Resorts International disclosed today that it is dealing with a cybersecurity issue that impacted some of its systems, including…
Square: Last week’s outage was caused by DNS issue, not a cyberattack
Payment processing firm Square says a widespread outage that took down a large part of the company's infrastructure last week…
Boost Your Business Security: How Cyber Insurance Shields You from Cyber Threats
By Simon Pascoe, Director, FD Beck Insurance Brokers As the digital landscape evolves, cyber threats have become a significant concern…
The Week in Ransomware – September 8th 2023 – Conti Indictments
It started as a slow ransomware news week but slowly picked up pace with the Department of Justice announcing indictments…
Ragnar Locker claims attack on Israel’s Mayanei Hayeshua hospital
The Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for an attack on Israel's Mayanei Hayeshua hospital, threatening to leak 1…
Cybersecurity Builds Trust in Critical Infrastructure
Improving an energy company's resistance to cyberattack does more than protect vital resources — it enhances trust from customers and…
University of Michigan requires password resets after cyberattack
The University of Michigan (UMICH) warned staff and students on Tuesday that they're required to reset their account passwords after…