“MGM Resorts recently identified a cybersecurity issue affecting some of the company’s systems,” the company wrote in a statement. It said the company “took prompt action to protect our systems and data, including shutting down certain systems” in response to the attack. MGM Resorts has not confirmed how widespread the shut down is, what systems have been affected or other details about the incident.
Customer anecdotes report issues making reservations, using ATM machines, playing certain games and mobile key entry into hotel rooms, but Engadget has not independently confirmed these reports. While MGM Resorts informed the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department about the incident, the department said in a statement that these types of incidents are typically passed along to federal agencies.
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