Six Oklahoma casinos hit by ransomware attack

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:33 AM
  • Brent Skarky, KFOR-TV

Lucky Star officials say they have contacted the FBI to investigate as multiple Oklahoma casinos got hit with a cyber-crime attack.

The lights are down at the Lucky Star Casino in Concho, one of six tribal casinos in western Oklahoma to be hacked. “The money is there and that’s why they are a prime target,” said Teresa Rule, cyber crime expert.

Lucky Star Casino officials issued a statement Monday, saying in part, “Lucky Star Casino has unfortunately joined the growing list of government agencies, businesses, and other casinos to be hit by a ransomware attack.”

But casino officials have not said what the hackers are demanding.