Caesars Reveals Loyalty Members’ Data Stolen During Cyberattack

According to a company statement, August’s cyberattack, which targeted an IT support vendor, resulted in hackers accessing customers’ personal information in Caesars’ loyalty program database.

The information included loyalty members’ names, social security numbers, ID numbers and dates of birth. However, the company noted that account PIN numbers and passwords remained secure while no payment details such as credit/debit card numbers or bank account information was stolen.

Data Compromised Despite Ransom Payout

When the first reports of the cyberattack emerged, it was revealed that Caesars allegedly paid out a ransom to the hacking group before the event was made public. A report by Bloomberg suggested that the hotel and casino operator paid as much as $30 million (€27.9 million) to hackers.

Caesars and MGM Face Lawsuits

MGM Resorts International was also the subject of a cyberattack that resulted in a company-wide systems shutdown. Reports last week revealed that the company expects losses relating to the hack to reach around $100 million (€94.8 million).

As a result of the cyberattacks on both Caesars, at least five lawsuits have been filed in US courts. The lawsuits allege that the companies failed to provide sufficient protection for customers’ personal and financial information.

Jenny Tang

An experienced iGaming commentator and analyst based in New York City - Jenny reports on regulation and gambling industry news and events.