Las Vegas police arrested a teenage suspect who is believed to be responsible for a series of cyberattacks that targeted casinos in the area, stripping them of at least $800 million.
In a statement, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said that the suspect, a teenage boy, was accused of multiple charges. These include extortion and unlawful acts involving a computer for a “sophisticated cyber crime” in 2023.
Teenager Arrested for Hacking Las Vegas Casinos
Financial filings revealed that the hacking attacks resulted in Caesars Entertainment losing sensitive customer data. MGM Resorts International properties also experienced significant operational disruptions.
Police said that several Las Vegas casinos were targeted from August to October 2023 by an “organized cyber threat-actor group.” They allegedly used names such as “Scattered Spider,” “Octo Tempest,” “UNC3944,” and “oktapus.”…