In a shocking turn of events, MGM Resorts has officially filed a lawsuit against the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an effort to halt their investigation into a recent casino hack that exposed the personal information of millions of customers.
The hack, which took place last year, compromised the data of over 10 million guests who had stayed at MGM Resorts properties over the past several years. The stolen information included names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, sparking fears of potential identity theft and fraud among those affected.
In response to the breach, the FTC launched an investigation to determine whether MGM Resorts had taken appropriate measures to safeguard the personal information of its customers. However, the company is now pushing back against the agency’s inquiry, claiming that it exceeds the scope of the FTC’s authority and violates their rights as a business.
In a statement released to the press, MGM Resorts argued that the FTC’s investigation is a “reckless overreach” that could have severe consequences for the company’s reputation and financial stability. They also claimed that they had already taken steps to address the security breach and ensure the safety of their customers’ information.
“We take the privacy and security of our guests’ information very seriously, and we have worked diligently to address the issues raised by the hack,” said a spokesperson for MGM Resorts. “We believe that the FTC’s investigation is unnecessary and unwarranted, and we are confident that we have acted in good faith to rectify the situation.”
Despite MGM Resorts’ pushback, the FTC has vowed to continue its investigation into the casino hack until it reaches a satisfactory conclusion. The agency has stated that its primary concern is protecting consumers and ensuring that businesses take proper precautions to safeguard the personal information they collect.
The outcome of this legal battle remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the fallout from the casino hack has cast a dark shadow over MGM Resorts and the entire gaming industry. As the case unfolds, the public will be watching closely to see how the company and the FTC handle this unprecedented breach of privacy and security.