Published on: March 9, 2026, 09:42h.
Updated on: March 9, 2026, 09:42h.
- Nevada is experiencing a surge in cyberattack attempts and phishing schemes.
- State officials are urging casinos and businesses to stay alert.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued a reminder for its licensees to maintain high vigilance in their daily operations due to rising cybersecurity threats.
On Friday, the state gaming authority shared a Cybersecurity Notice from the Governor’s Technology Office, alerting all businesses that they are facing a rise in cybersecurity incidents.
The Technology Office highlighted that attacks frequently occur through phishing, which involves deceptive emails or texts that seem to originate from legitimate employees needing their login details restored. Additionally, voice phishing, or “vishing,” has also been reported, where fraudulent phone conversations attempt to extract private information.
The notice urged employees who manage sensitive data to exercise caution when responding to requests related to account access, password resets, wire transfers, payment instruction alterations, record management, or any action requiring identity verification.
Urgent Requests Often Signal Fraud
The Nevada Governor’s Technology Office, established last year to enhance secure and innovative technology for Nevadans, cautioned that human resources and casino staff managing confidential data should not shortcut authentication procedures for access requests.
“Attackers exploit urgency, impersonation, and human inclination to bypass standard controls,” the Technology Office warned. “Be cautious of callers urging immediate action, insisting on confidentiality, or trying to circumvent regular approval protocols.”
This advisory follows a recent phishing attack on Wynn Resorts.
Hackers claimed to have compromised over 800,000 records related to Wynn employees, including their names, emails, birthdates, phone numbers, job titles, and salaries. The group, known as ShinyHunters, demanded a ransom of $1.5 million to prevent the data from being disclosed.
Although Wynn did not publicly confirm whether it paid the ransom, ShinyHunters later stated that the sensitive data had been deleted. Wynn is providing free credit monitoring for affected staff.
In 2023, both Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts fell victim to hacking incidents. Cybercriminals accessed the Las Vegas Strip venues using “social engineering” tactics to masquerade as employees and gain system access.
MGM’s operations were interrupted for over ten days, resulting in an estimated $100 million revenue loss. Caesars reportedly paid a ransom of $15 million to avert significant disruptions.
Encouragement for Reviews
In addition to advising employees to be cautious about access requests, the Technology Office is encouraging employers to reassess their protocols for verifying accounts and network systems.
Implementing a two-step or multi-factor authentication system can significantly reduce the risk of phishing attacks.