- Hackers did not require passwords from paddy power and betfare users to start construction of targeted scam using personal betting activity.
- Even without card details, stolen email and IPS can assure excessive fraud attempts
- Gamblers are now the major goals for fishing messages to suit their habits
A major data violations affecting 800,000 users of two popular online betting platforms have raised concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in exploiting fishing risks and exposed personal data.
The pursuit of Paddy’s Power and Betfare’s original company Flute Entertainment was compromised on an incident, user IP addresses, email addresses and online activity.
Although no password or payment details were revealed, cyber security experts warned that stolen data could still be used to mount highly targeted attacks.
Passwords are safe, but you need to be vigilant
Flutter, which operates several major gambling brands, including Sky Bet and Tombola, accepted the violation and described it as a “data phenomenon” that has been inherent since then.
The company has told users, “In response to this incident you don’t need to do anything,” although they were advised to be vigilant.
With 4.2 million average monthly players in its UK and Irish platforms, a fraction of its user base can also be severe.
Harley Morlet, Chief Marketing Officer of Storm Guidance, warned people who regularly spend large amounts of money on these sites, may be at greater risk.
“With the arrival of AI, I think it would be very easy to build a really large -scale automatic attack,” he said that BBC ‘S Today Program.
“Originally, focusing on crafting the messages that the gamblers look attractive.”
NCC Group director and senior advisor Tim Rawlins echoed the concerns, urging customers to be careful with emails that reflect their individual betting patterns.
“You can re -enter your credit card number, you can re -enter your bank account details, they are like things that people need to find and be conscious of such danger.”
“If it is great to come true, it is probably a fraudbers who are coming after your money,” he said.
Rawlins also said that AI is making it difficult to detect fishing efforts, taking into account the increase in the refinement of fake emails.
Risk is particularly intense in Spear Fishing Campaign, where stolen data is used for tailor messages that closely copy valid correspondence.
For users, it is now wondering how to protect themselves, it may not be enough to rely on a free antivirus or even a standard Android antivirus app.
While an antivirus solution can block known malware, it is less effective against cleverly written emails that include the victims in handing over sensitive information to themselves.
Instead, a layered approach that includes caution, skepticism and good cyber hygiene is the best defense.
