Slovenian casinos reopen after cyberattack knocked gaming systems offline
Slovenian casino group Hit has reopened its casinos after a cyberattack disrupted operations for several days. While some systems have been restored, certain gaming functions and the loyalty program remain unavailable. The company is investigating the attack and has not disclosed details about stolen data or ransom demands.
Slovenian casino group Hit has begun reopening its casinos after a cyberattack forced them to shut down for several days. The attack on Hit’s servers impacted six of its casinos, disrupting operations and causing significant inconvenience for customers and employees.
Hit stated that it had restored enough of its IT infrastructure to gradually reopen the affected casinos, but certain gaming functions and its loyalty system remain unavailable. Guests were initially limited to a selection of slot-machine games while the company worked to restore other systems and applications.
Local media reported the disruption affected cash registers at casinos, with some customers receiving handwritten receipts at cafes. Hotel reception desks also experienced problems, and some employees were temporarily furloughed due to the unavailability of systems needed for normal casino operations.
Hit has not provided further details about the attack, including whether any data was stolen or whether a ransom was demanded or paid. It has also stated that it cannot publicly comment on further details of the information security incident due to an ongoing investigation.
Slovenian police have been notified of the incident and are investigating. Casino and gaming companies have been repeatedly targeted by cybercriminals, with recent attacks impacting MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment in the U.S., resulting in significant financial losses and data breaches.