US Edition$100M cyberattack on Vegas Strip involved teen hacker, Police say
- A teenage boy surrendered on September 17 and was arrested for a cyberattack on multiple Las Vegas casinos from August to October 2023.
- The attack followed a pattern by an organized threat group called Scattered Spider, which also led to arrests of other suspected members last year and recently in the UK.
- The attack caused at least $100 million in losses to MGM Resorts and disrupted operations at Caesars Entertainment, which reported a social engineering incident on its IT network.
- The suspect faces multiple charges, including three counts of misuse of personal identifying information, extortion, and unlawful computer acts, and remains in Clark County Juvenile Detention Center as authorities seek to try him as an adult.
- This case highlights ongoing investigations into the group's extensive cyber intrusions and their significant financial and operational impact on Las Vegas casinos.
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Teen accused of hacking Las Vegas casinos, causing $100M in damages
A teenage boy, accused of cyber hacking Las Vegas casinos and costing them more than $100 million, has turned himself in to Las Vegas police, according to authorities. The cyber scheme took place between August and October of 2023, the Las Vegas Police Department said in a news release. Authorities had believed a well-coordinated hacking group, which went by several different names — “Scattered Spider,” “Octo Tempest,” “UNC3944” and “0ktapus” — …
Las Vegas Authorities Charge Juvenile in 2023 MGM & Caesars Hacks - Nevada Globe
A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack that impacted multiple Las Vegas Strip casinos and resulted in estimated losses of ~$100 million, according to law enforcement and public filings. The suspect was taken into custody by local authorities on September 17. The cybercrime, attributed to an organized group known by names including Scattered Spider, Octo Tempest, UNC3944, and 0ktapus, reportedly unfolded between August and…
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