Paddy Power and Betfair reported a data breach involving up to 800,000 users, as confirmed by Flutter Entertainment. The compromised data includes personal information such as IP addresses and email addresses, but no passwords or financial data were impacted. Customers were advised to stay vigilant, as the data could facilitate targeted phishing attacks. Experts warn of the risk of spear phishing, especially for high-spending gamblers, as attackers may craft convincing emails based on users’ habits. Flutter Entertainment has 4.2 million monthly players across its brands in the UK and Ireland.
"With the advent of AI, I think it would actually be very easy to build out a large-scale automated attack, focusing on crafting messages that look appealing to those gamblers."
"Customers should look out for detailed emails that might refer to their previous betting habits, encourage them to click links or give away credit card information."
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