PokerStars Breach
Date: May, 2023PokerStars is one of the largest online poker providers in the world today. The company has millions of customers and is well-known as the leader in online poker. This poker provider is connected with other online casinos that provide a range of additional gambling services as well. With millions of customers, the provider is an excellent target for hackers looking to gather personal and financial data. PokerStars was a recent data breach victim and lost a large amount of data because of its use of the MOVEit file transfer solution.
What Was the Breach?
- Full Names
- Social Security Numbers
- Home Address
- Other Personal Details
How Did the Breach Occur?
The PokerStars data breach occurred the moment the C10P ransomware gang found a Zero-Day vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer service. When that happened, the gang began digging through databases connected to companies using the MOVEit software for as much information as they can get. The data will be used to extort the companies into paying ransoms.
When Did This Breach Occur?
Like the others, the PokerStars breach occurred between May 30 and May 31 of 2023. During these two days, a substantial amount of data was taken from PokerStars customers.
Who Does the Breach Impact?
Approximately 110,000 PokerStars users were impacted by this data breach. Each of the users indicated lost personal data and could suffer from identity theft. If you receive a notice from the company, you should use the credit monitoring service provided by PokerStars for the next 24 months. Along with using the protective service, you should also think about putting a freeze on your credit for added protection.
How Many Files Does the Breach Affect?
We don't have a count for the PokerStars files accessed in this MOVEit data breach. We only know that more than 110,000 users were affected.
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