MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) International has been hit by a cybersecurity issue that has led to the shutdown of some systems at its properties, affecting guests and operations. The incident was reported on Monday, with the company stating it is working diligently to determine the nature and scope of the issue.
According to reports, guests at MGM Resorts on the Las Vegas strip were locked out of their hotel rooms due to the cyber attack. The company, which has about 48,000 rooms on The Strip, includes properties such as Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio, Luxor, and MGM Grand among others.
In a statement released on Monday, MGM Resorts said: "MGM Resorts recently identified a cybersecurity issue affecting some of the Company’s systems. Promptly after detecting the issue, we quickly began an investigation with assistance from leading external cybersecurity experts." The company also notified law enforcement and took immediate action to protect their systems and data by shutting down certain systems.
The extent of services affected by the shutdown remains unclear, including potential impacts on reservations and gaming operations. Properties in Las Vegas include MGM Grand, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Bellagio, Park MGM, Delano, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, Aria and New York-New York.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing as the company works with external cybersecurity experts to determine the nature and scope of the matter. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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