Marina Bay Sands, the prestigious luxury resort in Singapore, has been the target of a recent cyberattack, impacting 665,000 customers who are members of the shopping loyalty program. The breach, which occurred on October 20, enabled unauthorized access to customer loyalty program membership data, such as names, email addresses, mobile phone numbers, and country of residence.
In light of the attack, concerns have arisen about potential scams and phishing campaigns leveraging the stolen data. Additionally, there is uncertainty about whether Sands Rewards Club members or casino members were also affected by the breach.
Marina Bay Sands has assured affected customers that they will be notified if their personal data has been exposed. The incident has been reported to the necessary authorities in Singapore and neighboring countries. The resort has not confirmed if the hackers deployed a ransomware attack and is monitoring the situation closely.
This targeted cyberattack on Marina Bay Sands follows another security breach at MGM Resorts, resulting in concerns about the increasing threat of cybercriminal activity in the entertainment, hospitality, and tourism (EHT) industry. This trend has been observed to be on the rise as the end of the year approaches, posing a significant risk to companies and individuals.
TechTimes would like to stress the importance of cybersecurity in the face of escalating cyber threats. It is crucial for businesses and organizations to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to safeguard sensitive data and information.
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