On Monday, MGM Resorts announced through social media that that it had been the subject of a cyberattack that resulted in some of its systems being shut down as a precautionary measure.
According to a spokesperson, the cyberattack stared on Sunday night and impacted properties throughout the company’s network of hotels. This resulted in slots machines, the MGM website, and reservation systems being taken offline and all staff working in ‘manual mode’.
A follow-up statement then said that while some systems remained offline, casino gaming floors were still fully operational while the company worked with local law enforcement and external cybersecurity experts.
As a result of the cyberattack, shares of MGM Resorts fell by 2.4% on Monday.
Customers of the company’s many properties have shared their experiences on social media with many unable to check in or use credit cards or debit cards at any of the stores and restaurants within MGM hotels and resorts.
In July 2019, the company was also the target of a cyberattack. At that time, the personal information of as many as 10.6 million customers was illegally accessed by hackers.
Earlier this month online casino and betting provider Stake.com was hacked by a North Korean hacking group, identified by the FBI as Lazarus Group, stealing $41.3 million (€38.4 million) in cryptocurrency.
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