MGM Casino Hack and Realities of Social Engineering Attacks

In the complicated world of cybersecurity, the most unpredictable element remains the human factor. Social engineering attacks exploit this vulnerability, transforming human error into the most significant risk for digital defense systems. Our in-depth analysis begins with a startling example that brings the severity of this threat into sharp focus: the hacking of MGM Resorts International.

On the fateful day of September 11, 2023, a notorious cybercriminal collective, Scattered Spider, joined forces with the infamous ALPHV, also known …

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