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MGM says FTC can't possibly probe its ransomware downfall – watchdog chief Lina Khan was a guest at the time

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Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
72/100

Date Published: 2024-04-16

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Jessica Lyons

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MGM Resorts suffered a September 2023 ransomware intrusion attributed to the Scattered Spider criminal gang that disrupted key IT systems and is estimated to have cost at least $100 million; MGM is suing the FTC to stop its investigation, alleging a conflict of interest because Chair Lina Khan was a hotel guest during the attack.

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