SportyBet Foils Cyber Attack, Vows to Enhance Collaboration with Authorities
Mary Nnah
In a significant victory against cybercrime, SportyBet, a leading online sports betting operator, has successfully thwarted a recent cyber attack and announced plans to further invest in cutting-edge technologies to combat cyber threats.
The attempted attack, which was identified and verified as being carried out by an international cybercrime syndicate, involved 42 accounts that were restricted from further activity after being detected as abusing the platform using bot technology.
These accounts, associated with foreign IP addresses, attempted to submit identical illegal automated bets with fake odds that were not published by SportyBet.
SportyBet promptly reported the incident to the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and an investigation is underway.
The company is also considering legal action against the perpetrators and any accomplices involved in a smear campaign to tarnish its reputation.
In response to the incident, SportyBet has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its services’ integrity and safeguarding its users’ interests.
The company has been investing in artificial intelligence and other technologies to identify and bring cybercriminals to justice and will continue to deepen its user verification processes and implement additional security protocols to prevent any attempted exploitation of its platform.
With over 12 years of experience as a regulated and well-reputed online sports betting operator in Nigeria, SportyBet remains confident in the continued trust of its loyal users and the public at large. The company’s dedication to combating cybercrime and upholding the highest standards of security and integrity has earned it a reputation as a globally renowned sports betting brand, serving millions of users worldwide.
By strengthening its collaboration with regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies, SportyBet is sending a clear message that it will not tolerate any form of cybercrime and will continue to work tirelessly to protect its users and maintain the integrity of its services.
