US EditionHackers say they stole 6 terabytes of data from casino giants MGM, Caesars
- MGM Resorts, one of America's biggest hospitality firms, is facing a significant cyberattack that has paralyzed its hotel booking systems and casino slot machines. The FBI is currently investigating the incident, and the company's share price has already declined by more than 6%.
- The cyberattack, suspected to be a ransomware attack, has affected various aspects of MGM Resorts, including restaurant reservations, digital room keys, and corporate email addresses. This is not the first time the company has fallen victim to such an attack, as it experienced a similar breach in 2020.
- The hacking group responsible for the attack, known as Scattered Spider, has claimed to have taken six terabytes of data from MGM Resorts and another entertainment firm, Caesars Entertainment. While the group has stated that it does not plan to make the stolen data public, experts warn of the possibility of copycats and advise casinos to be on high alert.
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Huge data breach strikes casino giants MGM and Caesars, cybersecurity investigation underway
The Scattered Spider, a hacking group, on Thursday (September 14) announced that it successfully infiltrated the systems of two major casino operators, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. The group said that it has extracted over six terabytes of data from the two companies This cyberattack has prompted investigations from both companies as they seek to understand the extent of the breach.
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Caesars cyberattack, days before MGM, may have exposed millions' personal data
Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino owner in the world, was hit with a cyberattack possibly exposing personal information of its loyalty rewards members. According to a federal Securities and Exchange Commission report, the cyberattack took place on Thursday, Sept. 7. Unbiased news. Directly to your inbox. Free! Learn more about our emails. Unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe By entering your email, you agree to the Terms & Conditions…
Casino giant Caesars reports cyberattack
Caesars Entertainment, the casino company, reported that it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, according to The Associated Press. In a report to federal regulators, the company said its casino and online operations were not disrupted. The reported cyberattack comes after MGM Resorts International, another casino company, said “cybersecurity issues” resulted in a shutdown of…
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