A tribal casino in Minnesota is the latest gaming property to be hit by a cyberattack. Issues began arising at the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel on Thursday, and the property’s operator realized it was the victim of a breach.
Early symptoms included non-working phones at the property and guests unable to alter online reservations. The attack also impacted the wider Lower Sioux Indian Community, which runs the casino.
On Monday night, the community’s council president, Robert Larsen, described in a social media post how hackers accessed certain systems. The casino is now employing experts to try to rectify the matter.
RansomHub, a group that has also been behind several similar attacks in recent times, claimed responsibility.
the property’s restaurants, table games, and bar remain up and running
The 1,200+ slot machines and phone lines at the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel remain down, although the property’s restaurants, table games, and bar are still up and running. Bingo games are also not available until further notice.
The wider community, which encompasses about 145 families, is feeling the impact of the attack. The local educational bodies and health care center cannot receive calls and have to rely on alternate methods of communication.
