Wynn Resorts hit by cyberattack, hackers demand $1.5 million ransom

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-12T13:07:30+00:00

Wynn Resorts suffered a cyberattack from the group ShinyHunters, demanding $1.5 million ransom and claiming to have stolen 800,000 employee records. This is the fourth attack on a major Las Vegas casino operator.

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2026-03-12 13:07:30

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Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been hit by a cyberattack, with hackers demanding a $1.5 million ransom by Monday. The group, identifying as ShinyHunters and believed to be affiliated with Scattered Spider, claims to have stolen 800,000 employee records and threatens to release personal information if the ransom is not paid. This incident marks the fourth reported cyberattack on a major Las Vegas casino operator, following similar breaches at Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Boyd Gaming.

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