As it turns out, many online casino players are concerned not only about whether they will win a bag of money or not. They are concerned about financial security and the protection of personal data. And this is quite reasonable. According to the FBI, since 2019, the number of cyberattacks on casinos has increased by 1000%. What should every gambler know about? What should not be done? What should you pay attention to when choosing an online casino to ensure that your game and data will always remain safe? There are many questions, but we will answer them.
Why the casino industry is so interesting for scammers and hackers
Casinos are doomed to personal data theft. The threat that online casinos and the gaming industry face is exfiltration. Why? It’s an El Dorado for cybercriminals! Where else can you find an industry that collects as much personal data as casinos? In addition to names, credit card details, dates of birth and addresses are also stored (especially in online casinos). A nice set of data — personal data, served on a silver platter. That’s why cyberattacks on casinos are particularly popular, because hackers can sell this data on the dark web.
How does the casino protect information?
Playing at an online casino involves transferring a large amount of personal information to the online casino server. After you have passed the verification process, your personal data is transferred to the casino: name and surname, date of birth, home address. In addition, sometimes you have to send a photo or scans of your passport or other documents, a utility bill or bank statement, as well as an image of your bank card.
To protect all this information, the online casino industry in Ukraine uses cryptographic means - encrypts the communication channels between the server and the player's computer. This is done using SSL encryption. In addition, the customer database itself is maximally protected. Therefore, third parties cannot intercept and access this important information.
Decentralizing the storage of confidential customer data is a very smart move. It is stored on its own servers and backed up regularly. No more third-party services or server farms in less controlled foreign countries! Casinos want to reduce the risk of data leakage.
Financial security
Playing in an online casino is a constant movement of money back and forth. Of course, a reputable online casino will never take extra money from your gaming account and will always pay out all your winnings in full. Even if you are lucky enough to hit a big jackpot of several million, it will be paid out in full.
But don’t be reckless. Try to protect your finances as much as possible. The best way to protect yourself is to choose an e-wallet to keep your bank account secret. E-wallets reduce the risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime.
Reputable online casinos today offer a wide range of possible safe ways for secure transactions. These include Skrill, Neteller, Kwitum, Settlepay, PayPal and others. Choose the method you trust the most. With the increase in the use of smartphones, mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are becoming increasingly popular for replenishing accounts at online casinos. For those who value anonymity and fast transactions, some online casinos offer the option of using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
How to determine if a casino is safe
The main sign of a safe online casino is the presence of a license. An international license guarantees that the online casino you have entered strictly adheres to the standards of online gambling in three key areas - playing honestly, not using counterfeit software and protecting your information and financial data.
The most reputable jurisdictions that issue licenses include:
- Curacao
- Malta
- United Kingdom
- Isle of Man
- Gibraltar
The online casino website will definitely have a symbol of a certain license, as well as its number on the page, with which you can check the information at a special link. Licensing authorities carefully check that the casino cannot interfere with the settings of the gaming process, which complies with the rules of fair play.
What can a player do to protect their personal data?
No matter how carefully online gambling platforms protect player data, the player himself must also be responsible for it.
Protecting your personal information when playing at an online casino is no joke. It's like putting a password on your phone, only more important. There are a few simple steps you can take to avoid problems.
- Let's start with the main thing - choose a reliable casino. A normal site should have a license. It can usually be found at the bottom of the main page. If there is a license, it's easier to breathe. Without it, it's better not to take risks.
- Then come the passwords. No "123456" or dates of birth. Come up with something complex, but memorable. The password should be something that you can remember yourself, and a scammer will have a hard time remembering.
- Two-factor authentication is a useful thing. If the platform offers to enable this feature, it is definitely not worth refusing. An additional code on the phone is another barrier for hackers.
- Next is the data. Only enter what is needed, nothing extra. If a site asks for strange things like your mother's maiden name or your car's license plate, the question immediately arises: why?
- Reliable internet is also important. Don't use Wi-Fi in cafes or shopping malls if you plan to enter any data. It's better to wait for your home network or connect via mobile internet.
- Antivirus on your device is also a must-have. It's like an umbrella in the rain: sometimes it seems unnecessary, but when the downpour starts, you realize you were right. Modern antiviruses will help track suspicious activity or block malicious programs.
- Don't forget to regularly update your applications and system. It's a small thing, but it's updates that close the vulnerabilities that scammers like to exploit.
- It’s also important to check reviews about the casino. If people write that the site is unreliable, something is constantly “hanging” there, or there are leaks, this is a wake-up call.
- Finally, there is only one reliable way to deposit and withdraw funds. E-wallets that do not transmit card data are a good option. The fewer intermediaries, the calmer.
It seems that this is all. The main thing to remember is that security is not a bonus, but a necessity. If you follow these simple rules, the chances of becoming a victim of scammers are reduced to a minimum. Playing smart means staying in the win.
Conclusion
To protect your personal and financial information in online casinos in Ukraine, you don't need much. First of all, you need to play only in casinos that have a license. The regulatory authorities, which impose very strict requirements on casinos, will take care of everything else.
But remember that you should never disclose your personal information to third parties. If you yourself give your registration details to scammers, the casino will not be able to protect your finances and personal data in any way. Be vigilant and choose only the best online casinos for the best gaming experience!
