The Marina Bay Sands integrated casino resort has become the latest victim of a cyberattack.
Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands has experienced a cyberattack, targeting its shopping rewards program known as Sands Lifestyle Rewards. This program allows guests to earn rewards for staying, shopping, and dining at the luxurious property owned and run by Las Vegas Sands. It's important to note that the casino loyalty program, Sands Rewards Club, was not affected by the attack.
Through a statement, Marina Bay Sands revealed that an unidentified third party breached their database during a recent cyberattack, gaining unauthorized access to the personal data of around 665 thousand members of the shopping rewards program. This occurred on October 19-20.
As soon as they were made aware of the issue, Marina Bay Sands took swift action, hiring a leading cybersecurity firm to investigate and strengthen their systems further. They also reported the incident to the proper authorities in Singapore and other affected nations. No evidence has surfaced suggesting the stolen data has been misused. There is also no information available on whether a ransom demand was made.
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, with its 19 high-end flagship stores and over 170 boutiques, is renowned for its world-class shopping experience. Featuring a floating Louis Vuitton store and an Apple store, this shopping complex is a draw for Singapore's elite and wealthy visitors.
Named after the renowned French designer and luxury brand, the shopping complex is home to some of the country's top restaurants, like the two-Michelin-starred Waku Ghin, a Japanese fine dining establishment, and Cut by Wolfgang Puck, a one-Michelin-starred steakhouse. The resort also offers an art and science museum and immersive entertainment options.
All Sands Lifestyle Rewards members get exclusive perks, like 10% discounts on rooms, a 20% increase in points on certain purchases, and free access to Marina Bay Sands' SkyPark Observation Deck. To reach the program's highest tier, "Paiza," one must spend at least S$500,000 within a year.
Recently, high-profile casinos have become popular targets for cybercriminals. This occurred just a month after MGM Resorts disclosed they were affected by an attack disrupting their entire US operations. MGM, however, resisted paying the ransom, as we later learned that Caesars Entertainment had. In the week following the MGM hack, Caesars acknowledged, through a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, that it had paid a ransom following a cyberattack in August, when customer data was stolen. While Caesars didn't disclose the amount paid, reports speculated it to be in the range of $15 million.
The disruption to MGM Resorts' operations was costly, reaching an estimated $110 million, mostly for the third quarter of 2023. This demonstrates the significant financial impact such cyberattacks can have on the casino industry.
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Source: www.casino.org
