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.
Unpatched Windows Shortcut Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Security researcher Nafiez disclosed a vulnerability in Windows LNK files that allows remote code execution without user interaction. Microsoft will not patch it, citing “inadequate
