American companies too vulnerable to cyber attacks like MGM hack says cybersecurity expert.
A massive hack continues to cripple hospitality and gaming giant MGM’s slot machines, reservation systems, digital room keys and more following a cyber attack.
CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs tells correspondent Elise Preston that the U.S. needs “a more muscular approach” to address cyberattacks.
The recent MGM hack has exposed the vulnerability of American companies to cyber attacks. This attack, which resulted in the personal information of 10.6 million customers being stolen, is a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by cyber criminals.
A cybersecurity expert has warned that the U.S. needs to take a more “muscular approach” in order to address the increasing number of cyber attacks. He believes that the lax attitude of many companies towards cybersecurity is a key reason why they are so vulnerable.
Krebs argues that companies need to take a proactive approach to cybersecurity, rather than waiting for a breach to occur and then trying to react. He believes that companies need to put in place effective cybersecurity measures such as two-factor authentication, encryption, and regular patching of software.
Krebs also believes that the government needs to play a role in ensuring that companies are taking the right steps to protect their data. He suggests that the government should introduce regulations that would force companies to put in place the necessary measures to protect their data.
The MGM hack is a stark reminder of the need for companies to take cybersecurity seriously. Companies need to invest in the necessary measures to protect their data, and the government needs to ensure that they are doing so. If not, then more cyber attacks of this magnitude are likely to occur.