Cyber Attacks Target Caesars Entertainment and MGM - Who's Next?
A single threat actor is suspected to be behind the Caesars ransomware attack and the MGM cyber attack, targeting casinos and hotels in Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment Inc. is the first victim, followed by MGM as the second. The hospitality and entertainment business reportedly paid a ransom to the threat actors, with insider reports suggesting the amount could be as high as $30 million. The ALPHV ransomware group, also known as the BlackCat group, is suspected of orchestrating these targeted cyber attacks. However, insiders propose that both MGM and Caesars may have been targeted by a lesser-known hacking group known as "Scattered Spider." With Caesars Entertainment and MGM falling victim to cyber attacks, concerns arise over potential next targets in the casino and hotel industry. Malware: BlackCat(Windows), BlackCat, ALPHV, BlackCat(Linux), Spyboy, ScatteredSpider CVEs: CVE-2015-2291 [View Article](https://thecyberexpress.com/caesars-ransomware-attack-mgm-resorts-defcon/)