ShinyHunters

By Josh Pearson , 24 February 2026

A prominent cybercrime syndicate has alleged it breached the internal systems of Wynn Resorts and is demanding approximately Rs.1.5 million in cryptocurrency to prevent the release of sensitive employee data. The group, known as ShinyHunters, claims to have accessed more than 800,000 personnel records through a vulnerability in enterprise software. The incident, if confirmed, would represent a significant cybersecurity challenge for one of Las Vegas’ most recognizable hospitality operators.