September 14, 2023
‘Scattered Spider’ Named as Likely Suspect in MGM Resorts Hack
Authorities have reportedly identified the source of the hack that crippled Las Vegas’ biggest casino group. A group of hackers dubbed “Scattered Spider” is the likely suspect in this week’s...
September 13, 2023
Report: Caesars Entertainment Paid $15 Million Ransom After Cyberattack
Caesars Entertainment, the operator of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, reportedly fell victim to a cyberattack during the summer and paid a ransom of approximately $15 million to the hackers....
September 13, 2023
MGM Resorts Hack Becomes Hassle for Vacationers Who Must Use...
The cyberattack on MGM Resorts is still reportedly causing trouble for travelers. Guests at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas are dealing with restaurants and bars that are only taking...
September 12, 2023
MGM Resorts Websites Remain Down Amid Cyberattack
MGM Resorts’ websites remain down Tuesday (Sept. 12), two days after the beginning of a cyberattack targeting the hotel and gaming company. The firm, which is the largest casino operator...
September 11, 2023
MGM Resorts Sees Outages Across Properties Due to Cybersecurity Issue
Hotel and gaming company MGM Resorts is grappling with a cybersecurity issue that has caused an outage across its properties. “Our investigation is ongoing, and we are working diligently to...
December 06, 2021
Regulating New Tech: Problems, Pathways, And People
New technologies bring with them many promises, but also a series of new problems. Even though these problems are new, they are not unlike the types of problems that regulators...
May 28, 2021
FinTech, Loyalty Programs, Data Security Top This Week’s News
In this week’s news, we saw a report that Aspiration is eyeing a public offering. Also, new insights have emerged on data security and loyalty programs. The Weekender is here...
February 20, 2020
MGM Resorts Admits To 2019 Hack
MGM Resorts International, a hotel and casino operator, admitted it had experienced a data breach following a report saying information on 10.6 million guests was compromised, according to a report...
October 23, 2018
As Medical Billing Goes Digital, New Benefits — And Challenges...
As the benefits of bringing more digital power to medical billing become clearer, there are other issues and concerns rising that underscore just what a massive — and vital —...