Casino gaming giant hit by major cyberattack - employee information and more stolen, here's what we know

• Boyd Gaming suffered a cyberattack compromising employee and individual data
• Business operations were unaffected, but stolen data details remain unclear
• Company expects insurance to cover investigation, legal, and regulatory costs

Boyd Gaming Corporation, a US-based casino and hospitality company operating properties across multiple states, has confirmed suffering a cyberattack recently in which it lost sensitive employee data, as well as information on “other individuals”.

In a new 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said it experienced a cybersecurity “incident” in which unauthorized third parties accessed its IT system.

To address the attack, Boyd brought in third-party cybersecurity experts, and notified relevant authorities and government agencies.