Teen Suspect Surrenders in 2023 Las Vegas Casino Cyberattack Investigation
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Summary
A teenage suspect has surrendered to authorities in connection with the 2023 cyberattacks that targeted MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas. The attacks, which involved vishing (voice phishing) techniques to impersonate employees and gain access to internal casino systems, caused significant disruptions to the two largest casino companies. The suspect is a minor whose name has not been released and is currently being held at Clark County detention facilities.
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hackers used vishing (voice phishing) to impersonate employees and gain access to the internal systems of MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment
The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his status as a minor, is currently being held at the Clark
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