A recent federal decision shows how data-breach claims can turn on the connection between the exposed information and the alleged harm. In Volio v. Sugarhouse HSP Gaming, L.P., No. 2:25-cv-00039 (E.D.Pa. Aug. 7, 2026), current and former employees and casino patrons sued after Rivers Casino Philadelphia allegedly discovered unauthorized access to its network and
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Vegas Casinos Are “Cash Only” After Suspected Ransomware Attack
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Cybersecurity
Two Las Vegas casinos’ networks were down over the past week, with posted signs saying “Cash Only” throughout the casinos after a suspected ransomware attack. Electronic slot machines were silent as the casinos reacted to the security incident.
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board was aware of the situation and disclosed that it is monitoring…
Unusual IoT Hacking Shows Creativity of Hackers
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Cybersecurity, Internet of Things
Everything connected to the Internet is hackable and at risk. But there are some things connected to the Internet that you just don’t think of as risks to an organization. That is, until now. Darktrace has issued its report Darktrace Global Threat Report 2017 that discusses nine unusual cyber threat scenarios that show, among other…