APLHV claims MGM Hack

Source: https://cybernews.com/security/mgm-cyberattack-claimed-alphv-blackcat-ransomware-group/

According to a post Tuesday night by the malware repository vx-underground, the ransom gang was able to breach the entertainment and hospitality giant through a social engineering attack.

“All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk,” vx-underground posted on X (formally known as Twitter).

“A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation,” the post said.

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