Espresso Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Quote MGM Resorts on Wednesday said that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the United States for the past three days represents a material risk to the company. At the same time, the major credit rating agency Moody’s warned that the cyberattack could negatively affect MGM’s credit rating, saying the attack highlighted “key risks” within the company. The company’s corporate email, restaurant reservation and hotel booking systems remain offline as a result of the attack, as do digital room keys. NBC Quote The ransomware group, ALPHV also known as BlackCat, is reportedly behind the cyber attack that shut down MGM Grand casinos on Monday, according to a report by malware archive vx-underground. The archive claims ALPHV was able to social-engineer their way into the company’s systems in 10 minutes, effectively shutting down MGM Resorts International properties across the U.S. The ransomware group allegedly took hold of MGM’s computer systems in three simple steps, according to vx-underground. “All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk,” the organization wrote in a Twitter post. “A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation,” it added. Gizmodo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getBusy Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I don't feel bad for MGM because F*CK CAPITALISM, but I feel SO BAD FOR THE FRONT DESK EMPLOYEES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleywalrus Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Thankfully I left Vegas the same day this happened So bizarre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.U.Y. Gaga Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 ngl I lowkey feel like this can happen anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Gay on ATRL Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 If this destroyed the gambling industry I’d be happy. Oh I mean I’m so sorry this should’ve never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I feel bad for the workers and visitors not MGM. The fact most Vegas casinos are ran by the same 2 corporations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spree Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, Devin said: I feel bad for the workers and visitors not MGM. The fact most Vegas casinos are ran by the same 2 corporations. I know!! It's crazy all those hotels are under the MGM branch. It's like over half the strip. But another reason to go DOWNTOWN Vegas!! Fremont St. is where its at! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I haven't stayed at an MGM property since the Mirage switched over to Hard Rock but Unity have decided to remove all my rewarded comps and special offers clearly they are trying to capitalise on MGM's chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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