Oddbean new post about login | logout Caesers has reportedly paid $15 million hackers demanded. Meanwhile, MGM Resorts operations remain partially paralyzed due to a separate apparent #ransomware attack. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/las-vegas-mgm-cyberattack-casinos-6ca43dcf?st=3vykj4f0wdk258d&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
@e814e036 The ransom issue reverberates so powerfully within my professional experience - taking unwise risks with IT is why I left top corporate jobs for being a privateer. The C-Suite refuses invest adequately in precaution. This remains the primary issue affecting vulnerability. What I **hate** is that the Technology folks get blamed. It's entirely the fault of corporate financial leadership. You could hold them responsible. #News is the only vehicle to expose their malpractice.
New details on the #cyberattacks targeting Las Vegas hotel-casinos. https://cyberscoop.com/las-vegas-mgm-caesars-cyber-attack/