HIGH SEVERITYTravel

MGM Resorts Data Breach

Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence

7.5Severity
10.6MRecords
6Data Fields
2019Year

Impact & Downstream Threats

This breach carries high risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats:
  • Identity verification bypass using name + date of birth combination
  • SIM swap attacks where phone numbers are present
  • Targeted phishing campaigns using exposed email addresses
  • Doxxing risk from physical address exposure

Breach Intelligence

EntityMGM Resorts
OrganizationPublic Company • USA
Breach DateJuly 2019
DisclosureDecember 2024
Records Exposed~10.6M
Attack VectorRansomware
SourceHave I Been Pwned / DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence
StatusConfirmed

Executive Summary

In July 2019, MGM Resorts, a public company based in USA, was targeted in a ransomware attack that resulted in approximately 10.6M records containing date of birth, email address, full name, phone number, physical address.

Physical address data was exposed, which may increase targeting risk for affected individuals.

The incident has been cataloged by both Have I Been Pwned and DataBreach.com. ObscureIQ has independently verified and classified this breach as part of its ongoing threat intelligence operations.

About MGM Resorts

Hospitality and entertainment company.

Public CompanyUSAmgmresorts.com

Data Points Exposed

Verified fields in the released dataset:
Dates of birth
Email addresses
Full names
Phone numbers
Physical addresses

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 10.6M records identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Recommended Actions

⚠️ Do not assume this is low sensitivity.

Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for emails referencing this breach. Verify communications through official channels.
Secure Email & Enable MFA
Email compromise is often the first pivot point. Enable multi-factor authentication.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Watch for unauthorized credit applications and suspicious activity.
Check Your Exposure
ObscureIQ clients: this breach is indexed in your profile.
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the MGM Resorts data breach?

In July 2019, MGM Resorts experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 10.6M records containing personal information.

What data was exposed?

The exposed data includes fields such as date of birth, email address, full name, phone number, physical address.

How many records were affected?

Approximately 10.6M records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

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If you are:
  • A public-facing individual
  • A high-profile executive
  • A customer of MGM Resorts
  • Or concerned about credential reuse
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