MGM Resorts Hacked by BlackCat Affiliate, ‘Scattered Spider’

A cybercriminal gang employing a combination of impersonation and malware is the prime suspect behind the cyberattack that crippled the operations of MGM Resorts.

MGM Resorts is a hospitality giant with numerous hotels and casinos in Las Vegas and prestigious properties across the US, including Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio, the Cosmopolitan, and the Aria.

In response to the breach, MGM Resorts had to shut down significant portions of its internal networks, leading to widespread chaos. Electronic winnings transfers …

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