LAS VEGAS – A teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of cyberattacks that cost casinos on the Las Vegas strip at least $100 million, according to authorities.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced that the teenage boy has been accused of multiple charges, including extortion and unlawful acts involving a computer for a “sophisticated cyber crime” in 2023.

The cyberattacks resulted in Caesars Entertainment losing sensitive customer data, according to financial filings , and MGM Resorts International properties experienced significant operational disruptions.

From August to October 2023, several Las Vegas casinos were targeted by an “organized cyber threat-actor group,” using names including: “Scattered Spider,” “Octo Tempest,” “UNC394

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