Last year a ransomware gang took control of the networks of two major casino corporations in Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment reportedly paid the $15 million ransom, while MGM Resorts did not, resulting in losses of $100 million while it worked to regain control. The September 2023 cyberattack was not an isolated incident. According to a 2023 report, there were 3,205 data compromises in the United States, affecting more than 350 million people. In today’s digital world, anyone with a connected device can become a victim of cybercrime. While extortion via ransomware is the most prevalent form of cybercrime, other types of crime ...