Incident Details
MGM Resorts International has brought a legal case against the Federal Trade Commission and Chairwoman Lina M. Khan, contending that the agency infringed on the company's Fifth Amendment right to due process during its inquiry into a cyberattack on the company in September. The legal action claims that the FTC did not adhere to its conflict-of-interest policies and requests a court order to prevent the FTC from issuing a civil investigative demand unless Khan removes herself from involvement in the case.
Incident
How Did the Breach Happen?
In September, MGM Resorts International encountered a security breach involving digital systems.
What Data has been Compromised?
Information pertaining to the inquiry into the cyberattack was breached.
Why Did the company's Security Measures Fail?
The security mechanisms of the company may have been compromised either because of the advanced nature of the cyberattack or possible weaknesses in their systems.
What Immediate Impact Did the Breach Have on the company?
Consumer class-action lawsuits were initiated against MGM Resorts International as a result of the security breach.
How could this have been prevented?
By implementing more robust cybersecurity measures and protocols, this security breach could have been averted.
What have we learned from this data breach?
The incident of compromised data underscores the significance of being prepared for cybersecurity threats, adhering to conflict-of-interest policies, and understanding the repercussions of not following proper protocols.
Summary of Coverage
MGM Resorts filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its chairwoman for reportedly infringing on due process rights in connection with an investigation into a cyberattack in September 2023.