Data Breach
Caesars Entertainment Data Breach
0 records exposed • September 2023
The same hackers who hit MGM also attacked Caesars casino. Caesars paid them $15 million to go away quietly, while MGM refused to pay and suffered weeks of disruption.
What Happened
Caesars was attacked by the same group (Scattered Spider) that hit MGM. Unlike MGM, Caesars paid a $15 million ransom to prevent data release.
Attack method: Social engineering
What Data Was Exposed
Loyalty program data, Driver license numbers, Social Security numbers
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Caesars Rewards members: Monitor for fraud
- 2.
Change Caesars account password
- 3.
Consider credit freeze if SSN was exposed
Lessons for Businesses
- • Ransom payment decisions are complex
- • Social engineering bypasses technical controls
- • Loyalty programs hold valuable data
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