The nature of the issue was not described, but the statement said efforts to protect data included “shutting down certain systems.” It said the investigation was continuing. MGM Resorts said in a statement it identified a “cybersecurity issue affecting some of the company’s systems” and that its investigation involved external cybersecurity experts. It characterized the event as “still ongoing” and did not disclose details.

The FBI is “aware of the incident,” the bureau said in a statement from its national press office. The incident began Sunday and the extent of its effect on reservation systems and casino floors in Las Vegas and states including Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Ohio was not immediately known, company spokesman Brian Ahern said. Security expert reveals surprising way to make your password stronger: use emojisĪ “cybersecurity issue” led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties across the US, a company official reported Monday. Google will start deleting many Gmail accounts soon - is yours safe?Ĭhina’s biggest bank paid ransom to halt attack, Lockbit hackers claimĪpple issues urgent iPhone update - how and why to install it

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