Major Casinos Hit by Ransomware Attacks: MGM and Caesars Entertainment Fall Victim

Caesars Entertainment has disclosed a ransomware attack on their IT network, resulting in the compromise of sensitive customer data stored in their loyalty program database. The breach, which targeted an outsourced IT vendor, exposed personal information such as social security numbers and driver's license numbers. While there is no evidence of payment information being accessed, the company is offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to affected loyalty program members. Caesars Entertainment has implemented security measures and notified state gaming regulators and law enforcement. The financial impact of the cyberattack is currently unknown.