The Scattered Spider, a hacking group, on Thursday (September 14) announced that it successfully infiltrated the systems of two major casino operators, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. The group said that it has extracted over six terabytes of data from the two companies&nbsp;

This cyberattack has prompted investigations from both companies as they seek to understand the extent of the breach.

<h2>Ransom demand</h2>

Talking to Reuters, a representative for the Scattered Spider stated that the group had no intentions of making the stolen data public and also denied commenting on whether they had demanded a ransom from either company.&nbsp;

The group's spokesperson emphasised, "If MGM wishes to release that information, they will. We do not do that."

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Caesars and MGM are yet to respond to inquiries regarding the volume of data that had been compromised.

The FBI, in a statement, said it was investigating&nbsp;both the MGM and Caesars incidents.

Reuters reports that on September 7th, Caesars had reported to regulators that hackers accessed data belonging to a significant number of its loyalty program members.&nbsp;

The stolen information reportedly included "driver's licence numbers and/or social security numbers.".&nbsp;

Although reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal suggested that Caesars paid a ransom, the company is yet to comment on the matter.

<h2>Cybersecurity issue</h2>

MGM, one of the world's largest casino and hotel operators, acknowledged that it was addressing a "cybersecurity issue."

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Four days after the attack came to light, disruptions persisted in MGM's operations. Social media posts showed slot machines displaying error messages at its Las Vegas casinos.

<h2>Scattered Spider</h2>

Scattered Spider, also known as UNC3944, is renowned for its effective social engineering tactics.&nbsp;

The group often contacts an organisation's information security teams via phone, posing as employees in need of password resets.&nbsp;

Google's Mandiant Intelligence has linked Scattered Spider to over 100 intrusions within the past two years, targeting various industries, including gaming, technology, retail, telecoms, and insurance.&nbsp;

The Scattered Spider, a hacking group, on Thursday (September 14) announced that it successfully infiltrated the systems of two major casino operators, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment.

The Scattered Spider, a hacking group, on Thursday (September 14) announced that it successfully infiltrated the systems of two major casino operators, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. The group said that it has extracted over six terabytes of data from the two companies This cyberattack has prompted investigations from both companies as they seek to understand the extent of the breach. Ransom demand Talking to Reuters, a representative for the Scattered Spider stated that the group had no intentions of making the stolen data public and also denied commenting on whether they had demanded a ransom from either company. The group's spokesperson emphasised, "If MGM wishes to release that information, they will. We do not do that." Also read | Libya floods: Thousands still missing after catastrophic tragedy, bodies wash up on far away beaches Caesars and MGM are yet to respond to inquiries regarding the volume of data that had been compromised. The FBI, in a statement, said it was investigating both the MGM and Caesars incidents. Reuters reports that on September 7th, Caesars had reported to regulators that hackers accessed data belonging to a significant number of its loyalty program members. The stolen information reportedly included "driver's licence numbers and/or social security numbers.". Although reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal suggested that Caesars paid a ransom, the company is yet to comment on the matter. Cybersecurity issue MGM, one of the world's largest casino and hotel operators, acknowledged that it was addressing a "cybersecurity issue." Also read | UK government pumps $621mn into Tata Steel to decarbonise its Welsh site, 3,000 jobs at risk Four days after the attack came to light, disruptions persisted in MGM's operations. Social media posts showed slot machines displaying error messages at its Las Vegas casinos. Scattered Spider Scattered Spider, also known as UNC3944, is renowned for its effective social engineering tactics. The group often contacts an organisation's information security teams via phone, posing as employees in need of password resets. Google's Mandiant Intelligence has linked Scattered Spider to over 100 intrusions within the past two years, targeting various industries, including gaming, technology, retail, telecoms, and insurance.

Huge data breach strikes casino giants MGM and Caesars, cybersecurity investigation underway

Action thriller "The Marksman" took the top spot at a quiet U.S. box office for the second weekend in a row, trade magazine Variety reported on Sunday (January 24).

'The Marksman' tops troubled box office

MGM, the studio behind James Bond franchise and the latest film 'No Time To Die' is likely to lose around $30 million to $50 million over the decision to delay the film’s release. 
 
The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' was earlier scheduled to release worldwide in April but owing to the coronavirus outbreak, its release has been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-bond-film-no-time-to-die-postponed-until-november-due-to-coronavirus-284350">pushed back to November.&nbsp;</a> 
 
According to a report on The Hollywood Reporter, the postponement will lead to MGM losing a big amount of money. Interestingly, the studio would have lost more money had they released the film in April. Trade pundits feel that the movie would have lost 30 perecnt of the box office grss earning had the film released in April.&nbsp; 
 
Experts have predicted that the film earns gross $1 billion worldwide, which means the movie would have lost around $300 million by hitting theatres on the original date. 
 
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The marketing campaigns reportedly cost more for the studio and commercial slots were costly due to the holiday season.&nbsp; 
 
Experts state that Coronavirus outbreak may get controlled with the advent of summers but may come back in the fall when the weather cools down again- which is when the film is set to release. If that happens that MGM may face a similar situation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-confirms-mortality-rate-due-to-coronavirus-at-34-higher-than-previous-estimate-284263">Also Read: WHO confirms mortality rate due to coronavirus at 3.4%, higher than previous estimate</a> 
 
'No Time to Die' will be Daniel Craig‘s final outing as James Bond and it’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year.

MGM, the studio behind James Bond franchise and the latest film 'No Time To Die' is likely to lose around $30 million to $50 million over the decision to delay the film’s release.

MGM, the studio behind James Bond franchise and the latest film 'No Time To Die' is likely to lose around $30 million to $50 million over the decision to delay the film’s release. The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' was earlier scheduled to release worldwide in April but owing to the coronavirus outbreak, its release has been pushed back to November. According to a report on The Hollywood Reporter, the postponement will lead to MGM losing a big amount of money. Interestingly, the studio would have lost more money had they released the film in April. Trade pundits feel that the movie would have lost 30 perecnt of the box office grss earning had the film released in April. Experts have predicted that the film earns gross $1 billion worldwide, which means the movie would have lost around $300 million by hitting theatres on the original date. Also Read: No Time To Die: Writers appeal to makers to postpone the release The marketing campaigns reportedly cost more for the studio and commercial slots were costly due to the holiday season. Experts state that Coronavirus outbreak may get controlled with the advent of summers but may come back in the fall when the weather cools down again- which is when the film is set to release. If that happens that MGM may face a similar situation. Also Read: WHO confirms mortality rate due to coronavirus at 3.4%, higher than previous estimate 'No Time to Die' will be Daniel Craig‘s final outing as James Bond and it’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year.

'No Time To Die' deferred release to cost a huge amount for its makers 

'Everest'&nbsp; director Baltasar Kormakur is in negotiation to helm MGM thriller 'Deeper'. 
 
Max Landis penned the script and will also produce with David Goyer, Kevin Turen, and Addictive Pictures reported Variety. 
 
The story revolves around a former astronaut, who was hired to take a submersible to the deepest part of the ocean. Supernatural events transpire as the vehicle gets closer to its destination. 
 
MGM took over the project in 2016 when Bradley Cooper was attached to star. At one point, 'Wonder Woman'&nbsp;star Gal Gadot was also in talks to join the cast. Production on the film is expected to start early next year. 
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'Everest' director Baltasar Kormakur is in negotiation to helm MGM thriller 'Deeper'. Max Landis penned the script and will also produce with David Goyer, Kevin Turen, and Addictive Pictures reported Variety.

'Everest' director Baltasar Kormakur is in negotiation to helm MGM thriller 'Deeper'. Max Landis penned the script and will also produce with David Goyer, Kevin Turen, and Addictive Pictures reported Variety. The story revolves around a former astronaut, who was hired to take a submersible to the deepest part of the ocean. Supernatural events transpire as the vehicle gets closer to its destination. MGM took over the project in 2016 when Bradley Cooper was attached to star. At one point, 'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot was also in talks to join the cast. Production on the film is expected to start early next year.

'Everest' director Baltasar Kormakur may direct MGM thriller 'Deeper'

For all the&nbsp;Addams Family fans, here’s news that Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has been cast to head the creepiest screen family along with Oscar Isaac. While Charlize will play Morticia Addams, Oscar will be her husband Gomez for the upcoming animated film The Addams Family, MGM announced on Tuesday.

The rest of the family will be played by Chloë Grace Moretz voicing the sinister Wednesday Addams, Finn Wolfhard as menacing Pugsley Addams, Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester, Bette Midler as Grandmama and Oscar-winner Allison Janney as the family’s arch nemesis Margaux Needler. Needler who is a reality TV makeover queen is consumed with a desire for absolute suburban, pastel perfection in the film.&nbsp;

Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan will direct the origin story, which will show how Morticia and Gomez met, started their family and brought their creepy mansion. In a statement, Vermon said, “Greg and I have always been a fan of the Addams Family in past versions, so when we set out to make this movie, we were excited to do something new. With that in mind, I drew from the brilliantly original Charles Addams New Yorker cartoons for the look of the film and decided to tell the story of how Gomez and Morticia meet, find their house and start their family. This unique approach is what drew me in to direct the film. The reimagining also extends to the stellar cast we’ve put together who will each bring their own spin to our film that will appeal to longtime fans of the Addams and introduce them to a new generation.”

The Addams Family will be released on October 11, 2019.

The film is slated for a release on October 11, 2019.

For all the Addams Family fans, here’s news that Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has been cast to head the creepiest screen family along with Oscar Isaac. While Charlize will play Morticia Addams, Oscar will be her husband Gomez for the upcoming animated film The Addams Family, MGM announced on Tuesday. The rest of the family will be played by Chloë Grace Moretz voicing the sinister Wednesday Addams, Finn Wolfhard as menacing Pugsley Addams, Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester, Bette Midler as Grandmama and Oscar-winner Allison Janney as the family’s arch nemesis Margaux Needler. Needler who is a reality TV makeover queen is consumed with a desire for absolute suburban, pastel perfection in the film. Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan will direct the origin story, which will show how Morticia and Gomez met, started their family and brought their creepy mansion. In a statement, Vermon said, “Greg and I have always been a fan of the Addams Family in past versions, so when we set out to make this movie, we were excited to do something new. With that in mind, I drew from the brilliantly original Charles Addams New Yorker cartoons for the look of the film and decided to tell the story of how Gomez and Morticia meet, find their house and start their family. This unique approach is what drew me in to direct the film. The reimagining also extends to the stellar cast we’ve put together who will each bring their own spin to our film that will appeal to longtime fans of the Addams and introduce them to a new generation.” The Addams Family will be released on October 11, 2019.

Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac join the cast of 'The Addams Family' movie

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Huge data breach strikes casino giants MGM and Caesars, cybersecurity investigation underway

'The Marksman' tops troubled box office

'No Time To Die' deferred release to cost a huge amount for its makers

'Everest' director Baltasar Kormakur may direct MGM thriller 'Deeper'

Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac join the cast of 'The Addams Family' movie