Last week the Cache Creek Casino Resort, near Sacramento, California was closed by a cyberattack on September 20 and remained closed for more than a week after.
The staff was alerted to the problem by an “unforeseen system failure,” that appeared to be unconnected to the Covid pandemic.
The problem caused the resort to close and to launch an investigation.
On its website the casino announced: “The privacy of our guests and employees is our highest priority and we want to make certain they have some peace-of-mind. We are working closely with independent experts who regularly investigate incidents of this type to determine any risks to data security. Attacks like these are significant and can take weeks to research thoroughly.”
It promised to notify staff or guests if they personal information might have been compromised.
The FBI sent agents to help in the investigation after reports that the hack was a ransomeware attack.
Cache Creek is owned and operated by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
Several months ago Binion’s Gambling Hall and Four Queens Resort & Casino in Las Vegas were the targets of major hacking attacks that forced them to close.
