The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s website has been offline for several days following a cyberattack. Although the attack targeted the public-facing website of the control board and the Nevada Gaming Commission, overseeing the state’s prominent gaming industry, it is believed that no personal information or financial records were compromised.
The affected site includes agendas, gaming regulations, press releases, statistical information, contact details, and public biographies of board and commission members. Gaming license information and financial records are stored on a separate internal state agency system.
The control board, responding to the breach, initiated immediate measures to safeguard the website by taking it offline. They are collaborating with experts to assess the situation thoroughly and are preparing to publish a temporary website for information access.
The incident comes as the control board is set to release Nevada’s statewide gaming revenue totals for 2023 and December. This cyberattack follows previous attacks on major casino operators in the region, including MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, raising concerns about the cybersecurity of the gaming industry. The control board is in the process of replacing its outdated information technology system, emphasizing the critical need to modernize amid evolving cyber threats.
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