Cyberattacks and Chaos: Las Vegas Casinos Fall Victim to Hackers

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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting casinos through social engineering, exploiting vulnerabilities in their systems by deceiving employees into divulging information or allowing access. The recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts International and the reported ransomware attack on Caesars Entertainment highlight the evolving tactics used by hackers. Experts emphasize the need for companies and government agencies to be vigilant against social engineering and to constantly evolve their security systems to combat cyber threats.
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