Cybersecurity

MGM Resorts Confirms ‘Cybersecurity Issue’, Shuts Down Systems

Hospitality and entertainment giant MGM Resorts on Monday said a “cybersecurity issue” forced the shutdown of certain computer systems, including the websites for some of the biggest Las Vegas and New York properties. A brief note posted to X (the website formerly known as Twitter) said external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement are involved in […]

Cybersecurity

Generative AI, contactless tech make hotels vulnerable to cyberattacks

Dive Brief: The transition to mobile and contactless services in the hospitality industry is making hotels more vulnerable to cyber threats, according to a report from Trustwave SpiderLabs.  The industry has seen a surge in cyberattacks, with 59 incidents since 2022. Meanwhile, 31% of hospitality organizations have reported a data breach in their company’s history, […]