Rivers Casino Philadelphia recently experienced a data breach affecting employee information, including Social Security numbers and banking details used for direct deposit. The incident occurred in fall 2023, with unauthorized access to the casino's computer servers containing sensitive employee data.

The casino, owned by Rush Street Gaming, is offering affected employees one-year complimentary credit monitoring services. Additional security measures have been implemented to strengthen the casino's IT network protection.

Key details about the breach:

• Only Rivers Philadelphia location was affected
• Extent of data compromise remains undisclosed
• No confirmation if data was shared on dark web
• Unknown if guest information was compromised
• Number of affected employees not revealed

This incident follows recent high-profile casino cyberattacks, including MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment in 2023. The FBI has warned that gaming operators are increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks, noting trends in hackers exploiting vendor-controlled remote access and legitimate system management tools.

For context, Caesars paid $15 million in ransom to maintain operations, while MGM's decision not to pay resulted in over $100 million in lost revenue. The FBI continues to urge casinos to implement stronger cybersecurity measures and follow recommended mitigation strategies to protect their IT systems.

Several law firms are exploring potential class-action lawsuits on behalf of affected employees, similar to the $425 million Equifax data breach settlement in 2017 that compensated 147 million affected individuals.

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