Recently, the international gaming technology company IGT was hit by a hacker group called Qilin, with about 10GB of crucial data suspected to have been stolen and made public, causing a security stir in the global gaming industry. As a major player in the industry, IGT operates in over a hundred countries and deals with a vast amount of user information and payment systems. The data breach could lead to a series of risks, such as identity theft or financial fraud, experts warn that this is no small matter.
Incident Breakout: IGT Data Breached by Hackers
IGT is a core player in global digital gaming, hosting popular games like "Wheel of Fortune" and serving millions of users daily. After the attack, the hacker organization Qilin claimed to have stolen over 20,000 files, totaling 10GB of data, and marked it as public. Industry insiders speculate that IGT might have ignored the ransom demands, leading to the exposure of the data.
Attack Details: Hacker Tactics and IGT's Response
Qilin group posted on the dark web that IGT refused to negotiate, and the data includes sensitive content such as jackpot systems and financial records. If misused, players and partners could face threats of fraud. Currently, IGT headquarters has not formally responded, but frankly, this attack was quite sudden and worrying.
Behind the Scenes: Unveiling the Qilin Organization
Qilin was established in 2021, operating as a ransomware-as-a-service model, known for its ruthless tactics and expertise in double extortion—first encrypting systems for money, then threatening data leakage. Within six months, they launched over 500 attacks, targeting sectors including finance and healthcare, and typically avoiding CIS countries, believed to have a Russian background. Recent victims also include Volkswagen and the Japanese Beer Group.
Industry Warning: Gaming Industry Security Alert
The data breach at IGT could trigger a domino effect: increased security risks for global gaming platforms, player information being used for fraud, and compromised prize systems. Cybersecurity experts remind that this incident has sounded an alarm for the entire digital gaming ecosystem, and partnering institutions need to urgently check for vulnerabilities.
————
This article is from "PASA-Global iGaming Leader" gaming news channel:https://t.me/pasa_news
Gaming original in-depth channel:https://t.me/gamblingdeep
Free data reports: @pasa_research
PASA Matrix: @pasa002_bot
PASA official website: https://www.pasa.news
