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Casino Giant Boyd Gaming Gets Hacked & Teen in MGM Cyberattack Case Released

As great as land-based and online casinos are when it comes to on-property security, there seems to be vulnerability when protecting their sensitive internal systems. In this latest Las Vegas news, Boyd Gaming, operator of more than two dozen casinos, has been the victim of a hack. In related news, the teenager accused in the MGM Resorts cyberattack has been released from custody.

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In an SEC filing, it has been disclosed that giant casino operator Boyd Gaming has fallen victim to a cyberattack from hackers.

According to their latest filing with the SEC, large casino operator Boyd Gaming has fallen victim to a cyberattack.

Boyd Gaming Discloses Recent Cyberattack

Just yesterday we shared with you the breaking news about the teenager arrested for allegedly masterminding the MGM Resorts cyberattack in 2003. Now there's even more news related to the hacking of Las Vegas casino operators.

In their latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Boyd Gaming revealed that they had recently had a "cybersecurity incident" in which an unauthorized user managed to access their internal IT system. Once detected, Boyd Gaming states that they responded to the invasion with the assistance of outside cybersecurity experts and involved federal law enforcement entities as well.

According to information released by the company, the unauthorized third party took information from Boyd Gaming's systems. Included in the heist was employee data and info about a limited number of "other individuals."

Boyd is in the process of notifying all parties affected by the invasion and it is not expected to have a notable impact on the company's operations.

It is still unclear if Boyd Gaming had to pay any sort of ransom related to the cyberattack.

Boyd Gaming is the operator behind nearly thirty casinos, including several properties in the Las Vegas valley, including Sam's Town, Aliante, and The Orleans. They also operate casinos in many other states, including Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

We will keep you updated as there are more developments in this story.

Judge Ordered Teen in MGM Resorts Hacking Case Released

In an update to our recent report on the arrest made in the 2023 MGM Resorts cyberattack case that greatly upended their operations and caused major headaches for players and tourists, the accused has caught a break.

Today a judge determined that the boy accused of the invasion into the MGM Resorts system is not a threat, nor a flight risk, and ordered the teenager released to the custody of his parents.

Despite being set free, the relief may be short lived. According to our previous story on the case, prosecutors are looking to charge the teen as an adult, which could bring the kid, if convicted, a rather lengthy prison sentence.

This story is rapidly developing, so make sure you check back frequently as SportsBoom, as we will surely have updates in this high profile case.

Steve Lapinski
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Steve Lapinski specializes in just about everything related to slot machines and casino games, both online and in land-based casinos in the USA. With over 25 years experience in the online gaming industry and nearly 40 years as a recreational gambler, the breadth of his knowledge on these topics is matched by few. Steve is passionate about casinos, and he takes great pride in sharing his knowledge of the subject with his readers.

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