Hacking group allegedly stole 6 terabytes of data from MGM, Caesars

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Hacking group allegedly stole 6 terabytes of data from MGM, Caesars

On September 14, 2023, a hacking group known as Scattered Spider claimed to have stolen 6 terabytes of data from the American gambling and hospitality company MGM Resorts International. The group said that the data included customer information, employee records, and financial data.

Speaking to Reuters via the messaging platform Telegram, a representative for the group said it did not plan to make the data public, and declined to comment on whether it had asked the companies for ransom. “If MGM wish to release that information they will. We do not do that,” the person said.

The group’s contact was provided to Reuters by a cybersecurity expert who runs an online repository of malware samples called “vx-underground”, and declined to be named.

Caesars Entertainment has recently uncovered what appears to be suspicious activity on its IT network. According to a Form 8K filed, this social engineering attack took place on an outsourced IT provider that is employed by the hotel company.

Scattered Spider said that it did not plan to release the data publicly, but that it might sell it to the highest bidder. The group also said that it was willing to negotiate with MGM Resorts International to resolve the issue.

MGM Resorts International has confirmed that it was the victim of a data breach. The company said that it is investigating the breach and that it is working with law enforcement to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

The data breach at MGM Resorts International is a reminder of the risks associated with storing data online. Companies need to take steps to protect their data from hackers and other cybercriminals.

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“We are still investigating the extent of any additional or sensitive personal information contained in the files acquired by the unauthorized actor,” the company wrote in its notice.

“The trust of our valued guests and members is deeply important to us and we regret any concern or inconvenience this may cause,” .

“We will notify those affected by this incident in accordance with our legal obligations. These notifications will be made on an ongoing basis in the coming weeks,” the company wrote.

MGM Resorts International is an American global hospitality and entertainment company operating destination resorts in Las Vegas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Maryland, Ohio, and New Jersey, including Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, and Park MGM.

The company was founded in 1986 by Kirk Kerkorian, who acquired the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. MGM Resorts International has since grown to become one of the largest and most successful gambling and hospitality companies in the world.

MGM Resorts International operates over 30 resorts and casinos worldwide, with over 50,000 hotel rooms and over 100,000 employees. The company also operates a variety of other businesses, including restaurants, nightclubs, spas, and retail stores.