Ransomeware group targets sports betting affiliate network

A recent ransomware attack on a sports betting affiliate network has brought to light the vulnerabilities inherent in the interconnected digital infrastructure of the gambling industry. While specific details about the incident remain limited, the nature of such attacks underscores the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across all facets of the gambling sector. Understanding […]

Rising Consumer Distrust in Asia’s Financial Apps Amid Escalating Fraud Risks

The Update: In 2024, Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers experienced a significant erosion of trust in digital financial services, driven by a surge in sophisticated cyber fraud and a perceived lack of adequate institutional safeguards. Reports indicate that individual consumers in Asia collectively lost nearly $700 billion to digital scams in 2024, underscoring the scale of the […]

Global Comparisons: RG Team Sizes and Spend

Snapshot Summary: This benchmark insight examines the scale and investment in responsible gambling (RG) functions across key gambling markets, focusing on team sizes, spending levels, and structural approaches. Drawing on verified data from the United States and the United Kingdom, it highlights significant variations in RG resource allocation and underscores the strategic implications for operators […]

Capital–area cybersecurity firm to move to Rome’s Innovare Center

Summary A cybersecurity startup based in Troy is set to move its software development and operations headquarters to the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, joining the Griffiss Institute’s incubator. The Innovare Center aims to foster innovation in national security and defense technology, creating a strong ecosystem for cybersecurity development. Faction Networks, the company in question, […]

Middle East Diplomacy Signals Cautious Opportunity for Gambling Sector Investment

The Update: President Donald Trump has commenced a four-day diplomatic visit to the Middle East, beginning in Saudi Arabia. The agenda centres on regional security, energy cooperation, and foreign investment frameworks. Meetings with senior Saudi and Emirati officials are expected to focus on economic diversification and strategic bilateral initiatives. This visit coincides with growing international […]

House panel to hold May hearing on reauthorization of 2015 information sharing law

House panel to hold May hearing on reauthorisation of 2015 information sharing law The House Homeland Security cyber subcommittee is gearing up for a May hearing aimed at reauthorising the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015. This act, according to Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), plays a crucial role in enhancing cybersecurity measures, especially in […]