Boyd Gaming confirms cyberattack with limited personal data stolen. Casinos remain prime targets for hackers seeking sensitive data. MGM, Caesars, and Boyd highlight growing casino cybercrime threat. Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp is the latest casino operator to fall victim to a cyberattack. The company confirmed Tuesday that hackers had broken into its internal computer systems and stolen employee information, along with data tied to “a limited number of other individuals.” The attack had not impacted its casino or hotel operations, the company added. Boyd Gaming’s Fremont Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. The operator said its hotel and casino operations were not disrupted by the cyber strike. (Image: Shutterstock) In a Tuesday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Boyd said it had notified all those who may have been affected by the data breach and would reach out to regulators and other governmental agencies as required. ‘Swift Response’ “Upon detecting the incident, the Company promptly…Â Read More
Category: Commercial Gaming, Boyd Gaming, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data breach, Las Vegas casinosÂ
Source: Casino.org
