Tens of millions in losses later, the MGM and Caesars systems are back online following dual cyberattacks by the same threat actor — here's what experts say about their incident responses.
| LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | MGM, Caesars Cyberattack Responses Required Brutal Choices Tens of millions in losses later, the MGM and Caesars systems are back online following dual cyberattacks by the same threat actor — here's what experts say about their incident responses. Akira Ransomware Mutates to Target Linux Systems, Adds TTPs The newly emerged ransomware actively targets both Windows and Linux systems with a double-extortion approach. NFL, CISA Look to Intercept Cyber Threats to Super Bowl LVIII The league is working with more than 100 partners to workshop responses to a host of hypothetical cyberattacks on the upcoming Big Game in Las Vegas. Hackers Let Loose on Voting Gear Ahead of US Election Season Ethical hackers were given voluntary access to digital scanners, ballot markers, and electronic pollbooks, all in the name of making the voting process more resilient to cyber threats. Apple Fixes 3 More Zero-Day Vulnerabilities All of the security bugs are under active attacks, but the extent of their exploitation is unknown. Guardians of the Cyberverse: Building a Resilient Security Culture Whether achieved through AI-enabled automation, proactive identification and resolution of issues, or the equitable distribution of risk management responsibilities, the goal must be resilience. TikTok API Rules Stymie Analysis of US User Data, Academics Say Terms of service for API access give TikTok publication review over findings and limit access to critical data on the platform's impact on US users, researchers say. (Sponsored Article) Evaluating New Partners and Vendors From an Identity Security Perspective Before working with new vendors, it's important to understand the potential risks they may pose to your digital environments. MORE NEWS / MORE COMMENTARY | |
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