Flutter Entertainment, the world’s biggest online gambling company, has announced a massive data breach affecting up to 800,000 customers.
What Happened?
The company, which owns popular sites like Betfair and Paddy Power, revealed that a third-party security breach exposed customer information. Affected users had their usernames, email addresses, and IP addresses compromised. In some cases, home addresses and details of recent betting activity were also accessed. However, Flutter assures users that passwords, ID documents, and financial details were not stolen.
The Fallout
Flutter says they’ve stopped the unauthorized access and are investigating how the breach occurred. They’re promising a thorough review to prevent future incidents. The company emphasized that the exposed data was limited to betting account information.
The Big Picture
Flutter Entertainment is a massive company, boasting a market cap of over $50 billion. This data breach highlights the vulnerability of even the largest online platforms to cyberattacks, underscoring the importance of robust security measures.