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MGM Resorts Says Most Services Back to Normal After Cyber Attack Caused Brief Outage

  • MGM Resorts provides update following recent cyber attack that caused system outage
  • Company states most services and amenities now operating normally, including gaming floors
  • Some intermittent issues may still occur, staff available to assist guests
  • Excalibur guests may need extra assistance from staff during outage recovery
  • MGM Resorts is largest casino operator on Las Vegas Strip with 10 resorts
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MGM Resorts International has experienced a cybersecurity issue, resulting in the shutdown of its main website and online reservations, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Over a dozen MGM Hotels & Casinos have shut down operations after a cyberattack on its computer systems, causing outages and impacting guests' ability to access rooms, use ATMs, and charge items to their rooms.
Customers of casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts have experienced various issues, including problems with slot machines and online bookings, following a cyber-attack, though the company states that its facilities are still operational and an investigation is underway.
MGM Resorts is facing a widespread outage lasting four days after a cyberattack by the hacking group Scattered Spider, with guests reporting disruptions to various services including ATMs, slot machines, digital key cards, and electronic payment systems, while entertainment giant Caesars Entertainment also suffered a cyberattack attributed to the same group, resulting in stolen data and a demanded ransom of $30 million.
MGM Resorts is still facing issues and disarray following a cybersecurity crisis, with ongoing problems including a non-functional mobile app, offline reservations system, and manual transactions.
MGM Resorts has resumed normal operations after a cyberattack, but the incident is negatively impacting its stock.