Incident Details
The FTC investigation into MGM Resort International's data security practices was challenged by the casino giant following a cyberattack exposing guest's personal information.
Incident
How Did the Breach Happen?
A cyberattack in September compromised MGM guest's personal information leading to an FTC investigation.
What Data has been Compromised?
Personal information of MGM guests was disclosed during the cyberattack.
Why Did the company's Security Measures Fail?
MGM's security measures failed to prevent the cyberattack and protect guest's data.
What Immediate Impact Did the Breach Have on the company?
The breach prompted an investigation by the FTC, leading to legal actions by MGM to limit or halt the probe.
How could this have been prevented?
Ensuring robust cybersecurity measures, monitoring for vulnerabilities, and timely response to security incidents could have prevented the breach.
What have we learned from this data breach?
The importance of implementing strong data security practices and cooperating with regulatory investigations to prevent future breaches.
Summary of Coverage
MGM faced scrutiny after a cyberattack exposed guest data, triggering an FTC investigation and legal disputes.