'Our computer system was shut down, so we couldn't open up the gift shop,' Caldwell said. A statement from the casino said the issues were caused by an 'attempted external attack on our computer systems.'Ĭasino employees like Caldwell say the past few days have been nerve-wracking. The Menominee Casino Resort confirmed that it's experiencing technical difficulties following a cyberattack. 'That somebody can just hack your computer system and take your identity.' 'It's kind of scary that your info's out there,' Security Supervisor Joey Caldwell said.
The casino hopes to reopen on Thursday, June 17, reports the WGBA. The casino’s security system was breached last Friday, June 11, leading to a temporary shutdown. Menominee Casino in Keshena, Wisconsin, has fallen victim to hackers. The casino says it doesn’t believe hackers got to any secure information. On June 11 the casino’s security system was breached leading to a temporary shut down.
