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Scattered Spider and ALPHV were behind the ransomware attack that caused major operational disruptions for MGM resorts.

The AlphV ransomware gang has admitted it was behind this week's attack on casino and hotel operator MGM Resorts, but is saying the company and not hackers were responsible for closing the IT environment. However, it takes credit for eventually launching ransomware. In a statement saying it wants to "set the record straight," the gang

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operators have used their leak site to "set the record straight" about the MGM Resorts cyberattack. Meanwhile, more attacks abusing Okta could be likely.

Security pros say once the attackers gain access to the ESXi servers, they essentially have control over MGM’s Windows systems, which can lead to additional data theft, system disruptions, and other malicious activities.