November 7, 2023 at 04:29PM
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino has suffered a data breach affecting 665,000 members of its non-casino loyalty program. Personal data including names, email addresses, and phone numbers were exposed. The company has apologized and reported the incident to relevant authorities. Cyberattacks against luxury hospitality organizations are becoming more frequent, with recent attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesar’s Entertainment. Companies should prioritize strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to prevent such breaches.
The meeting notes discuss a recent data breach at Marina Bay Sands, a luxury hotel and casino in Singapore. The breach has impacted the personal data of 665,000 non-casino loyalty-program members. The exposed data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, countries of residence, as well as membership number and tier. Marina Bay Sands has issued an apology for the incident and stated that they are working with relevant authorities in their inquiries. It is mentioned that high-profile hospitality organizations, like resort-casinos, are frequently targeted by cybercriminals. It is recommended to strengthen security measures, such as improving password hygiene and implementing strong second-factor authentication. Additionally, the service desk should have a way to verify the identity of individuals seeking assistance.