Las Vegas locals casino operator victim of cyberattack
Station Casinos confirmed a cybersecurity breach in March that exposed personal data, though it claims no impact on operations.Summary
Station Casinos, a Las Vegas locals casino operator, confirmed in March that it was the victim of a cybersecurity breach. The incident occurred when an unauthorized third party accessed a single employee's account and associated files. The company stated that the breach was discovered on March 5 and that it has taken immediate steps to respond with the help of external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement. Station Casinos has notified affected individuals, regulators, and government agencies, offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection. The company believes the incident will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. The breach exposed names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. This marks the fifth major Nevada casino company to be victimized by a cyberattack, following incidents involving Wynn Resorts, Boyd Gaming, MGM Resorts International, and Caesars Entertainment Inc. in previous years.
(Source：Las-vegas Review Journal)