This post will show how online gambling sites use technology to ensure player security.
There are more than 2,800 online casinos operating across the world. This makes the industry extremely competitive. It also means that, naturally, it’s a prime target for cyber-attacks. This is a major concern for players; so, casinos that want to lead the way need to pay close attention to the security of their operations.
As confirmed in an in-house data analysis made by Justgamblers, the main thing players look for when choosing a casino is security. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at how serious the security threat is and how online casino brands are using technology to reduce the risks.
How Big Is The Security Risk To Online Casinos?
As many as 30,000 websites are hacked every day, across the globe. So, it’s clear that cyber-security is a major issue across all industries. This is no different for online casinos, especially given the growing number of these sites online. This was highlighted earlier this year when ZDNet reported the news of Chinese hackers who had been targeting betting sites in Southeast Asia.
The group began its activities in the summer of 2019 and interfered with the security of several websites in the industry. In addition to the activities in Southeast Asia, there were rumours that the hackers were also active in Europe and the Middle East. This is just one example of how big the threat is. For this reason, online casinos are embracing technology in order to remain secure.
The Technology Used To Keep Online Casinos Secure
Given the threat from cyber-criminals, it’s not surprising that online casinos are using technology to help them keep their websites secure. Let’s take a closer look at how three types of technology are being used.
1. Blockchain technology
Casinos were originally slow to use blockchain technology in their operations. However, since the retail industry started to embrace technology, online gambling sites have started to follow suit. Once the blockchain has been created, using a string of numbers, it cannot be changed. This helps to protect it against hackers. Overall, the decentralized and transparent nature of blockchain means that it makes it more difficult for a casino’s security to be compromised.
2. Cloudflare
The content delivery network (CDN) Cloudflare does not wish to disclose which online casino companies are using their platform, but we know based on a /cdn-cgi/trace/ that Cloudflare is commonly used by online casinos. One of the main reasons for this is the security and performance services it provides. This includes protection from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and the provision of a web application firewall (WAF). The security provision also includes IP Access Rules and Zone Lockdown. Having all these measures available in one place is a valuable benefit to online gambling sites that want to protect player security.
3. 128 and 256-bit encryption
Both of these methods of encryption turn players’ personal and financial information into strings of unbreakable code. This provides an extra level of security and is the same encryption that is used by financial institutions. Casino sites that use encryption have https at the start of their website name.
As the online casino industry continues to grow so will the number of cyber-criminals who want to attack related sites. This means that casinos will continue to be vigilant and to use the latest technology to protect them and their players against the threat.
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