Massive MGM and Caesars Hacks Epitomize a Vicious Ransomware Cycle

MGM Resorts experienced widespread system outages and service disruptions in Las Vegas and elsewhere after a cyberattack. Caesars Entertainment reported a data breach in which Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and other personal data belonging to many loyalty program members were stolen. An affiliate of ALPHV, also known as BlackCat, claimed responsibility for the MGM attack but denied involvement in the Caesars breach.