{"id":9859,"date":"2025-09-22T23:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T23:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/teen-linked-to-las-vegas-casino-cyberattacks-turns-himself-in\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T23:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T23:57:36","slug":"teen-linked-to-las-vegas-casino-cyberattacks-turns-himself-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/teen-linked-to-las-vegas-casino-cyberattacks-turns-himself-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Linked to Las Vegas Casino Cyberattacks Turns Himself In"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Las Vegas police say a teenager suspected of taking part in the 2023 casino cyberattacks has surrendered to authorities. His name has not been released because of his age, though prosecutors want him tried as an adult.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>The teen faces charges tied to the hacking group known as <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/scattered-spider-group-linked-to-mgm-cyberattack-as-company-braces-for-significant-risks\/\">Scattered Spider<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/mgm-casino-hacker-revelations-in-a-new-report\/\">MGM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/caesars-entertainments-loyalty-program-hit-by-cyberattack\/\">Caesars<\/a> were among the casino giants hit in the 2023 attacks.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>MGM has since agreed to a $45 million settlement for affected customers.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Charges Against the Teen<\/h2>\n<p>According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, the teenager faces multiple felony counts: three related to the use of stolen personal information, one for extortion, one for conspiracy to commit extortion, and another for unlawful computer activity.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators have linked the case to Scattered Spider, a hacking crew that has also gone by Octo Tempes, UNC3944, and 0ktapus. 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If prosecutors succeed in moving the teen\u2019s case to adult court, he could face heavy prison time if convicted.<\/p>\n<h2>Big Damages<\/h2>\n<p>The cyberattacks created major financial and operational headaches for casino operators. For MGM, the breach led to a <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/mgm-resorts-reaches-45m-settlement-over-data-breaches\/\">$45 million settlement<\/a> covering two separate incidents\u2014one in July 2019 and another in September 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Personal information compromised included names, addresses, phone numbers, and email accounts. For some victims, even more sensitive data such as driver\u2019s license details, Social Security numbers, and military IDs was exposed.<\/p>\n<p>Under the settlement, people affected can submit claims for reimbursement. Those with documented financial losses tied to the breaches may receive up to $15,000, while others can apply for flat cash payments depending on the level of exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/teen-linked-to-las-vegas-casino-cyberattacks-turns-himself-in\/\">Teen Linked to Las Vegas Casino Cyberattacks Turns Himself In<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Las Vegas police say a teenager suspected of taking part in the 2023 casino cyberattacks has surrendered to authorities. His name has not been released because of his age, though prosecutors want him tried as an adult. Good to know The teen faces charges tied to the hacking group known as Scattered Spider. 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