The hacker group known as "Scattered Spider," which recently gained access to the computer networks of two significant casino operators, held off on requesting money from MGM Resorts International for a few days.
The CEO of MGM stated in a Bloomberg interview earlier this week that his company had been fighting a ransomware attack for several days before the hackers demanded money from the massive casino. MGM had begun the process of rebuilding its cyber defenses by the time Scattered Spider put pressure on the gaming company for payment.
The CEO of MGM stated in a Bloomberg interview earlier this week that his company had been fighting a ransomware attack for several days before the hackers demanded money from the massive casino. MGM had begun the process of rebuilding its cyber defenses by the time Scattered Spider put pressure on the gaming company for payment.