Our investigation is ongoing, and we are working diligently to determine the nature and scope of the matter.' 'We also notified law enforcement and took prompt action to protect our systems and data, including shutting down certain systems. Promptly after detecting the issue, we quickly began an investigation with assistance from leading external cybersecurity experts. 'MGM Resorts recently identified a cybersecurity issue affecting some of the company’s systems. The company issued a statement on social media saying: MGM Resorts International are not revealing a lot of details about the security breach.
'They are complex IT environments, and you particularly look at a casino and the digital operations involved for surveillance, online gaming, as well as the hospitality section.' 'Hotels, and casinos are prime targets for cyber criminals - they are very data-rich,' he said.
