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A major hotel and casino resort company has been hit by a “devastating” cyber attack nationwide, with a number of properties now impacted – including in Las Vegas.
Sites owned by MGM Resorts International – Nevada’s largest employer – reported a security breach earlier today. Casino industry chatter site Vital Vegas said the attack was “devastating” because “MGM Resorts has about 48,000 rooms on The Strip.”
Everything from slot machines, room keys, ATMs and reservations have been affected and employees are currently unable to access their company emails. It is not clear when systems will be back online.
At the famous Bellagio, the system is down “internally and externally,” according to a report by News 3.