US hospitality and entertainment giant MGM Resorts was hacked by known ransomware gang ALPHV, also known as BlackCat. MGM’s website, casinos, hotel booking systems, restaurant reservations, and digital keys were among the impacted systems, which have not yet been fully restored. The hacking, conducted via social engineering, could have material impact on MGM, potentially affecting its credit rating and share prices.
Malware exploits Avast driver vulnerability to terminate security processes
An outdated, vulnerable driver from Avast is being exploited in a sophisticated cyberattack aimed at disabling security measures on targeted systems, according to cybersecurity firm
