Cyberattacks on MGM and Caesars put gamblers’ personal information at risk

UNLV engineering students plan to launch a balloon on Oct. 14 to capture "valuable engineering data" during upcoming solar eclipses.

Report: Caesars paid a roughly $30 million ransom to hackers

Four days after multiple computer systems at some of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas began shutting down, it appears MGM Resorts is still far from bringing operations back to normal.

The targets of cybersecurity attacks are typically high-profile companies that face challenges getting back online, said Yoohwan Kim, a UNLV computer scientist who studies data privacy on blockchain and network security.

The casino and hotel chain MGM Resorts International said on Monday that a “cybersecurity issue” was affecting some of its online systems, causing disruptions for customers, particularly in Las Vegas, where cybersecurity experts said the company was likely the victim of a pervasive cyberattack.

The casino and hotel chain MGM Resorts International said on Monday that a “cybersecurity issue” was affecting some of its online systems, causing disruptions for customers, particularly in Las Vegas, where cybersecurity experts said the company was likely the victim of a pervasive cyberattack.

The first thing you should know about cybersecurity is it’s not reserved for mega-corporations with millions of customers and personal data. Cyberattacks can happen to anyone — and many attackers specifically target small businesses because they often don’t have the proper knowledge, tools, or resources to combat these threats. Through work with the Free Cyber Clinic, Yoohwan Kim, a computer science professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is leading efforts to educate and safeguard local businesses from cyberattacks.

Brightline is already running routes in Florida and will soon break ground on a high-speed line from Las Vegas to LA. It could finally be the boon rail advocates have been hoping for.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the driver, identified as 17-year-old Gene Ashley-Aragon, ran a red light in a 2001 Buick LeSabre and hit a marked patrol LVMPD vehicle that was driving through the Flamingo and Boulder Highway intersection.

The MSG Sphere became an instant sensation when it turned on its lights during the Fourth of July weekend. Since then, the new concert venue has drivers stopping in the middle of the road, people running across lanes of traffic, and big traffic backups all just to get the best possible view.

To get more engineers to stay in the state after graduation, UNLV received $4 million from the GOED for a program that helps students obtain paid internships with startup and tech companies.