Questions linger after ‘cyber issue’ shuts down MGM computer systems

The targets of cybersecurity attacks are typically high-profile companies that face challenges getting back online, said Yoohwan Kim, a ...     [QUESTIONS LINGER AFTER ‘CYBER ISSUE’ SHUTS DOWN MGM COMPUTER SYSTEMS]( [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. Think hospitals, utility companies, even casino giants like MGM Resorts International.]( [UNLV MED STUDENT DRAWS ON PAST TO BALANCE SELF-CARE, ROTATIONS AND EXAMS]( [For Samantha Mujica, a fourth-year medical student at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, it seems like the work never stops. After returning to Las Vegas from a four-week interventional radiology rotation at a hospital in Portland, Ore., Mujica was launched straight into another rotation doing anesthesia work at University Medical Center.]( [FOUR LAS VEGAS AREA SCHOOLS CLOSED AS TEACHERS CALL OUT SICK]( [The Clark County School District closed four schools today because of a high number of teachers calling out sick. Woolley Elementary on the northeast side, Twitchell Elementary in Henderson, Rogich Middle in Summerlin and Southwest Career and Technical Academy high school were closed “due to a high number of unexpected teacher absences” this morning, the district said.]( [LAS VEGAS FACTORY AIMING TO MAKE SOLAR PANELS MORE EFFICIENT]( [A Las Vegas factory producing solar energy components announced plans Monday to start building equipment that can boost the efficiency of solar power plants by 30% or more. The factory soon will start building Nextracker’s torque tube adapters, which automatically turn the panels toward the sun throughout the day.]( [HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PICKS: WEEK 5]( [Make no doubt about it, the high school football game of the week on Thursday night will be Bishop Gorman hosting Liberty. It’s a big-time matchup featuring two national brands, and unlike past seasons, it’s a regular season game. Realignment has given us Gorman-Liberty in September — and then almost certainly again in the playoffs.](   MOST READ: [Cybersecurity issue prompts computer shutdowns at MGM Resorts properties across U.S.]( [Grand Canyon hiker dies after trying to walk from rim to rim in a single day](  [Police: Man arrested in fatal shooting outside Las Vegas gas station]( [U.S. approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall]( [California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new labor deal](   [Facebook](  [Twitter](     Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com