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Teen Charged in $100M Cyberattacks on Vegas Casinos

9/22/2025

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A teen has been charged over cyberattacks on Las Vegas casinos, including MGM Resorts and Caesars.
He surrendered to Clark County Juvenile Detention Center on September 17, 2025, facing extortion and identity-theft charges.
Attacks linked to Scattered Spider caused over $100 million in losses Aug-Oct 2023; the Department of Justice ties group to 47 extortion attacks since May 2022.

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Story summary

A teen has been charged over cyberattacks on Las Vegas casinos, including MGM Resorts and Caesars.
He surrendered to Clark County Juvenile Detention Center on September 17, 2025, facing extortion and identity-theft charges.
Attacks linked to Scattered Spider caused over $100 million in losses Aug-Oct 2023; the Department of Justice ties group to 47 extortion attacks since May 2022.