Cyberattack shuts down IT systems at MGM hotels in Las Vegas
IT systems at several major hotels along the casino strip were in the dark following a cyberattack on their computers, MGM hotel officials said. Several major hotels in Las Vegas, including the Bellagio, were left with faulty door locks, inoperable slot machines and other problems Monday after hotel officials said they were hit with a cyber attack . The FBI said it is investigating the attack on MGM Resorts International hotels early in this morning. The company said "it took prompt action to protect our system and data, including shutting down certain systems." "Our investigation is ongoing, and we are working diligently to determine the nature and scope of the matter," MGM said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Las Vegas Monorail passes by MGM Grand, April, 27, 2006, in Las Vegas. Jae C. Hong/AP The company would not provide additional details of what was affected, however, it appeared to disrupt several key hotel systems . MORE: Cyberattacks on ho...