Two of Las Vegas’ iconic casinos, the MGM and Caesars hotel, have fallen victim to a major cyberattack. Over the course of this week, it has been revealed that computer systems had been left severely disrupted, causing widespread panic throughout the hospitality and gaming industry.
Reports claim casino guests and staff have had difficulties accessing room reservations, making transactions, and using key services. The management immediately initiated an emergency response protocol to contain the situation and mitigate the damage.
MGM Resorts International, the parent company of MGM Caesar, confirmed the attack in a press release issued this week. The statement noted that the company’s IT security teams were working tirelessly to restore normalcy. In the meantime, they assured customers that their personal and financial information remained secure due to advanced encryption protocols and immediate action taken to isolate the affected systems.
Local law enforcement and federal agencies have launched an investigation into the cyberattack. Their primary focus is on identifying the perpetrators behind this breach and determining their motives. The casino’s surveillance…
