Wynn Resorts Ltd. is facing a cyberattack and ransom demand, becoming the latest major casino operator in Las Vegas to be targeted by hackers.
Cybercriminals have set a Monday deadline and demanded a $1.5 million ransom payment, threatening to release some of the 800,000 records they claim to have stolen from the Las Vegas-based resort company’s computers.
A computer hacking extortion group identifying itself as ShinyHunters reportedly made contact with the company on Friday and demanded payment, threatening to publicly release Wynn employees’ full names, emails, phone numbers, positions, salaries, start dates, birthdays, and other personal information, The Register and other cybersecurity publications reported.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Nevada by California resident Richard Reed, alleging negligence, negligence per se, unjust enrichment, invasion of privacy, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of implied contract. The complaint seeks a declaratory judgment. There’s no indication that ShinyHunters had also stolen data involving Wynn guests.
The reported cyberattack is the fourth instance of cybercriminals reportedly infiltrating computerized systems belonging to major casino companies operating in Las Vegas.
In 2023, Reno-based Caesars Entertainment Inc. reportedly paid a $15 million ransom to criminals who broke into its system in August.
MGM Resorts International’s systems were attacked in September 2023, with resort systems down for nine days, inconveniencing thousands of customers. Company officials said the attack ultimately cost the company $100 million.
In September 2025, Boyd Gaming Corp. disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had experienced a cyberattack, though it did not disclose whether a ransom was paid or the financial impact.
In January 2025, the Oyo Las Vegas hotel also reported a cyber incident, with limited details later made public.
ShinyHunters is believed to be affiliated with Scattered Spider, the organization that took credit for breaching MGM’s computer system in 2023
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/02/24/117743-wynn-resorts-hit-by-cyberattack-hackers-demand-15-million-ransom
