Although most of the latest versions of databases are now resistant to the extremely common SQL injection attack. What's more, a large number of gambling packages still use early versions of SQL. Early versions are more vulnerable to SQ, although most of the latest version databases can now resist the extremely common SQL injection attacks. What's more, a large number of gambling packages still use early versions of SQL, and early versions are more vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. Therefore, for many gambling platforms, the database and website are separated and not in the same server unit. A separate safe house is established for the database. At the same time, make database mirror backups from time to time. At that time, many subdivisions were also made in database permission management. Use the least privilege model. Use a least privilege architecture to only allow those who absolutely need access to critical databases. Even if the user has power or influence within the organization. L injection attack. Therefore, for many gambling platforms, the database and website are separated and not in the same server unit. A separate safe house is established for the database. At the same time, make database mirror backups from time to time. At that time, many subdivisions were also made in database permission management. Use the least privilege model. Use a least privilege architecture to only allow those who absolutely need access to critical databases. Even if the user has power or influence within the organization.

5. 5. MITM attack

A man-in-the-middle (MITM) type of cyber attack refers to a network security vulnerability that makes it possible for an attacker to eavesdrop on data sent back and forth between two people, networks, or computers. It's called a "man-in-the-middle" attack because the attacker positions themselves "in the middle" or between the two parties trying to communicate. In effect, the attacker is monitoring the interaction between the two parties. You can also intercept calls between communicating parties and insert new content.

To put it bluntly, the two parties feel as if they are communicating normally. But unbeknownst to each other, the person who actually sent the message illegally modified or accessed the message before it reached its destination. For example: The gambling finance manager wants to communicate with a supervisor or boss. At the same time, the middleman hopes to intercept the stolen conversation in order to eavesdrop and possibly transmit a false message to the supervisor or boss at some point.

Some ways to protect you and your betting team from MITM attacks are to use strong encryption on access points or use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). However, building these dedicated VPNs also requires technology and resources. It is not very reliable to find a VPN on the Internet. No one knows whether the other party is a human or a ghost.

6. Phishing attacks

Phishing attacks occur when a malicious actor sends an email that appears to be from a trusted, legitimate source in an attempt to obtain sensitive information from a target. Phishing attacks combine social engineering and technology and are so named because the attacker is actually "fishing" into restricted areas using a "bait" that appears to be a trustworthy sender.

To carry out an attack, an attacker might send you a link that takes you to a website and then trick you into downloading malware, such as a virus, or providing the attacker with your private information. In many cases, targets may not realize they have been compromised, allowing attackers to track down others in the same organization without anyone suspecting malicious activity.

I think everyone is familiar with this type of attack, and it often occurs in companies or people around them. The editor of Tiancheng Bao.com will not explain too much here.

7.Bait attack

Phishing attacks are called "whales" because their main targets are those who hold important positions in an organization or team and are considered "big fish" or "whales." These individuals may hold information that is valuable to an attacker, or they may have access to channels that are valuable to an attacker. For example, these people might be the head of the revenue department of a bookmaker, or they might be people or managers in a key department that specializes in running a company.

If these whales are targeted and they download or inadvertently install ransomware, there is a good chance they will choose to pay the ransom to avoid the successful cyberattack becoming public and causing harm to themselves or their organization. damage. Therefore, the main way to deal with whale phishing attacks is to carefully check all emails and links or files on social media, and be alert to anything that looks suspicious.

Therefore, a reliable and safe office environment is necessary.

8.Spear Phishing Attacks

Spear phishing is a highly specialized and targeted form of cyberattack. In this type of attack, attackers spend a lot of time researching their intended target in order to obtain large amounts of personal information. They would then use this information to craft an email or message that seemed closely related to the target's personal life. What’s unique about this approach is that the attacker specializes their attack on a specific target, making the message and source look very legitimate, which is why spear phishing attacks are so difficult to detect.

In spear phishing attacks, attackers typically use techniques similar to those used in regular phishing attacks. For example, they may forge the "sender" information of an email to make it appear that the email is from someone the target knows. This "acquaintance" may be the target's friends, family, business associates, or contacts in a social network. In addition, attackers may also use website cloning to copy the interface and content of a legitimate website, allowing targets to lower their guard when entering their private information.

But iGaming operators, beware; this type of attack is usually not carried out alone but is combined with other attack methods to increase the effectiveness of the threat. For example, on the betting platform, attackers may use CC attacks or other methods to make the main website unable to be opened. Then, at this time, they will use man-in-the-middle attacks or other means to inform customers of the URL of the betting platform, such as telling them The URL of their website has been moved to a new URL, requiring customers to re-register. This type of operation is not uncommon in the iGaming industry and has caused losses to many users.

9.Ransomware

The use of ransomware is a despicable form of cyber attack in which the victim's operating system is held hostage by malicious attackers unless they are willing to pay a ransom to these attackers. Typically, only after the victim pays the ransom will the attacker provide an unlocking password or related steps to help the victim regain control of their computer.

During this type of ransomware attack, victims usually accidentally download a file or link containing malware while browsing a website or opening an email attachment. This malware usually operates by exploiting unsolved vulnerabilities in the operating system or IT firmware, or security vulnerabilities that have not yet been discovered. Sometimes ransomware takes the form of a coordinated attack, unknowingly taking over an entire network environment by denying access to multiple computers or attacking central servers critical to business operations.

This malware can be spread in various ways. It can be spread through internal networks or via Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives connected to multiple computers, sending AUTORUN files containing malicious programs from one system to another. system.

During the design process, the authors of this type of ransomware may have faced traditional anti-virus software and network security protection measures as their biggest opponents. Therefore, all users of the Internet, especially those working at gambling offices, need to be extremely vigilant about the sites they visit and the links they click. At the same time, it may be necessary to add a firewall (NGFW) to the network to prevent many ransomware attacks and ensure the security and stability of the network.

10.Password attack

Passwords are a common access verification tool that attracts hackers to crack. Methods include: finding paper copies of passwords, intercepting unencrypted network transmissions, using social engineering to convince targets to enter passwords, or guessing default or simple passwords.

Hackers also use brute force to guess passwords based on personal or job information, such as name, birthday, etc. Information exposed on social media, such as pet names or hobbies, may also be used to guess passwords. Dictionary attacks, in which passwords are guessed using common words and phrases, are also a hacker's tactic.

An effective way to prevent brute force and dictionary attacks is to set up a lockout policy that automatically locks access after multiple failed attempts. If the account is locked, it is recommended to change the password. If a hacker guesses a password using brute force or a dictionary attack, they may make a note of the invalid password so they can try it next time.

URL guessing/explanation

URL paraphrasing is a cyberattack method by which an attacker can change and forge specific URL addresses and use them to access a target's personal and professional data. This attack is also known as URL poisoning. The term "URL interpretation" comes from the fact that an attacker understands and exploits the sequence of URL information in a web page to carry out an attack.

When performing a URL interpretation attack, a hacker may try to guess the URL that could gain site administrator rights or gain access to the site's backend to break into a user's account. Once they find and get to the page they want, they can manipulate the site itself, or access sensitive information about people using the site.

For example, if a hacker were trying to get into the admin section of a website called http://abc.com, they might enter http://abc.com/admin, which would take them to the admin login page. In some cases, the administrator username and password may be the default "admin" and "admin" or be easily guessed. The attacker may also have figured out the administrator's password or narrowed it down to a few possibilities. The attacker then tries each one, and once they gain access, they can manipulate, steal, or delete the data at will.

To prevent URL interpretation attacks from being successful, you need to use secure authentication for any sensitive areas of your site. Regularly updating and strengthening the security protection measures of the website can only be a daily precaution. The most important thing is to use the latest security protocols and encryption technologies. This ensures that even if an attacker attempts a URL interpretation attack, they cannot easily obtain sensitive information.

12.DNS spoofing and hijacking DNS spoofing

DNS spoofing

DNS spoofing is a typical network attack method in which hackers invade a personal computer and then change local DNS records to redirect network traffic to fake or so-called "spoofed" websites. When users try to access the websites they use every day, they are actually redirected to the website the attacker wants them to see. For example, if you try to access an iGaming platform, such as ao.com, you may be redirected to a similar but slightly different URL, such as a0.com. The attacker-controlled website may provide some explanations or guide users to take certain actions. In this case, the loss of the gambling website ao.com not only includes its gamblers, but more importantly, its brand reputation and customer trust, which cannot be measured in terms of money.

DNS hijacking

DNS hijacking is usually a more large-scale attack, usually involving gambling website operators teaming up to carry out large-scale hijacking, which may affect an entire region. For example, assuming that an authorized employee of the China Unicom operator in Jiangxi carries out DNS hijacking for the domain name A.COM, then all users of China Unicom A.COM in Jiangxi will be redirected to the attacker when they open the web page. designated website. After discovering this kind of attack, although you can try to clean the domain name DNS, the effect may not completely solve the problem. This kind of hijacking was very common among gambling websites in the past because it was a common method used by them to compete with their competitors.

13. Cross-site scripting

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a special type of web injection attack in which a cyber attacker injects data, such as malicious script, into content from another trusted website. This can happen when an untrusted source is allowed to inject its own code into a web application and the malicious code is included in the dynamic content delivered to the victim's browser. This gives cyber attackers the ability to execute malicious scripts written in a variety of languages, including but not limited to JavaScript, Java, Ajax, Flash, and HTML, in another user's browser.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks allow attackers to steal session cookies, allowing attackers to impersonate users. Furthermore, it can be used to spread malware, disrupt the normal functioning of websites, or cause havoc on social networks. Attackers can also use cross-site scripting (XSS) for phishing to obtain users' credentials, or even combine it with social engineering techniques to carry out more destructive attacks. Cross-site scripting (XSS) is an attack method often used by hackers. In the 2022 CWE Top 25, it is listed as the second most common attack method, highlighting its importance in the field of network security.

How to prevent losses on your iGaming platform?

Keep software up to date
Software is a very complex thing, and cunning hackers are always looking for its weaknesses. Although developers will fix bugs and plug loopholes to protect the system, it is really important to actually implement these changes and maintain security protection.

Remember the famous WannaCry hacking incident in May 2017? That incident caused companies in 150 countries to lose US$4 billion. All this can be prevented by simply downloading a neglected update.

Similar things can happen to iGaming platforms that don’t pay enough attention to network security. If hackers find out-of-date parts of your system, they can exploit vulnerabilities that developers fix in subsequent versions.

However, if a white label iGaming company with experience and a proven track record provides services for your gambling platform from the beginning, it is generally unlikely to become a target of attacks. The reason is that its cost, time, and difficulty have all greatly increased. It is cheap and easy for attackers to attack less secure systems. This is the result they want.

Make sure employees are trained

Even the most stealthy and elaborate hacking attacks, generally regardless of their sophistication, cannot do without human involvement. This involvement could be clicking on a tempting but fraudulent link, downloading a file that is unverified or of unknown security, or unintentionally pressing a potentially dangerous button. This is because the success of a hacker attack often relies on these seemingly insignificant actions, and it is these actions that allow hackers to achieve their destructive goals.

Therefore, if a company's employees can learn how to identify and respond to cybersecurity threats through professional training, they can become an impenetrable defense barrier. In this way, they not only effectively defend against all forms of cyberattacks, but also protect the company's cybersecurity from any threats that could cause damage to the company.

At the same time, the network layout of the gambling platform also needs to be handled by professional IT personnel with highly skilled skills. This way, they can leverage their expertise and experience to minimize the likelihood of a cyberattack occurring from within. This strategy of strengthening defense both internally and externally is an important means to ensure company network security.

Summary

The editor of TC-Gaming today mainly discussed the network security issues of iGaming platforms. Whether you are a small business or a large bookmaker, you can be subject to a cyber attack. In addition, cyberattacks will not only cause direct economic losses but may also lead to the personal data of gambling platform players being violated. Therefore, strict maintenance and management of network security is necessary.

In the highly competitive iGaming industry, competition among peers leads to more security threats. After a gambling company has completed its internal office network, it also needs to pay attention to other types of network attacks, such as CC attacks, SQL injections, DDoS attacks, etc. These attack methods require a skilled network team to conduct 24-hour server monitoring and troubleshooting. In the event that there is an issue with your iGaming platform, they should be able to respond quickly and resolve the issue.

Cyber ​​attacks come in many forms are complex, and are usually not limited to a single attack method. Therefore, rapid judgment and response to attacks and solving attack problems require rich experience and professional knowledge. This is why when choosing a package network company, everyone tends to choose a company with strength and reputation.

For example, in order to save costs, some teams or small groups may choose to obtain a package network system from elsewhere and put it into use after slight modifications. However, the system they took from somewhere else may have a backdoor that the other party may not even know about. Or, the team themselves might leave a backdoor in the system. This highlights the importance of choosing a white label iGaming company or team.

The stable operation of iGaming platforms is crucial. No matter how great your marketing strategy is, if there is a problem with your white label iGaming system, all your efforts may be in vain and serve as a wedding dress for your competitors. Therefore, in terms of network security, we need to maintain a high degree of vigilance and attention and choose a powerful and reputable Internet company to ensure the stable operation of the gambling platform.

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