Paddy Power and Betfair users exposed to email scams after breach
Hackers didn’t need Paddy Power and Betfair users’ passwords to start building targeted scams using personal betting activity
Even without card details, stolen emails and IPs can power highly convincing fraud attempts
Gamblers are now prime targets for phishing messages tailored to their habits
A major data breach affecting up to 800,000 users of two popular online betting platforms has raised concerns about phishing risks and the role of artificial intelligence in exploiting exposed personal data.
The incident, confirmed by Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power and Betfair, compromised user IP addresses, email addresses, and online activity linked to individual gambling accounts.
Although no passwords or payment details were exposed, cybersecurity experts caution the stolen data could still be used to mount highly targeted attacks.Passwords are safe, but you need to remain vigilant
Flutter, which operates several major gambling brands including Sky Bet and Tombola, acknowledged the breach and described it as a „data incident“ that has since been contained.