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Boyd Gaming Discloses Data Breach After Hack of Internal IT Systems

The casino operator reported the incident in a Sept. 23 SEC filing following confirmation that attackers stole employee data.

Overview

  • Boyd said an unauthorized third party accessed its internal IT environment and removed data.
  • The company confirmed the stolen information includes employee records and data for a limited number of other individuals.
  • Notifications are being sent to affected people, with required alerts to regulators and government agencies planned.
  • Boyd reported no impact to properties or operations and does not expect a material financial effect, with cyber insurance expected to cover incident costs.
  • External cybersecurity experts are assisting the investigation with law enforcement involvement, and no group has claimed responsibility.