Hotel and casino giant Caesars Entertainment paid approximately half of an initial $30 million ransom demand to attackers who infected its systems with ransomware,
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation claimed responsibility for an attack that forced MGM Resorts to shut down systems at some of Las Vegas’ most popular gambling venues.
MGM Resorts has acknowledged this week s cyber incident could have a "material effect" on its operations, according to a report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.