MGM Resorts International is investigating a cyberattack that caused the gaming company to shut down multiple systems as annouced on X, the former Twitter platform.
In a statement on X, the social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter, MGM Resorts International stated that it is looking into a cyberattack that resulted in the company having to shut down several systems.
Several accounts state that the hotel restaurants could only take cash payments, customers could not use digital room keys, and that payment systems were down. MGM provided an update on X on Monday night, stating that visitors could still access their hotel rooms and that all of its food, gambling, and entertainment options were fully operating. At MGM locations, the front desk staff was available to help guests as needed.
The business said that it has alerted law enforcement and hired outside cybersecurity specialists to help with the inquiry.
Information sharing for cybersecurity experts is provided by the Retail & Hospitality ISAC, which stated that while it distributes information both proactively and reactively throughout the year, confidentiality agreements prevent it from disclosing any more information.
More than 30 hotel and casino locations in the US and other countries are owned by MGM Resorts. Questions on the county authorities were directed to a Las Vegas municipal representative.
In 2020, MGM experienced a significant security breach when the personal information of around 10.6 million clients was exposed on a hacker forum.
