May 10, 2024 at 02:24PM
Ohio Lottery revealed a security breach, exposing personal data of 538,959 individuals to cyber criminals. The stolen data includes names and social security numbers. Despite no reported misuse, the lottery offers credit monitoring and ID theft protection. No group or individual has been attributed to the attack. The cybercriminals have claimed responsibility.
From the meeting notes, it is clear that more than half a million individuals have been affected by a security breach at the Ohio Lottery, with their personal data, including names and social security numbers, being exposed. Although the lottery has confirmed that there’s no evidence of misuse, they are providing affected individuals with 12 months of credit monitoring and ID theft protection. The breach did not impact gaming systems, but it did temporarily affect the cashing out of prizes for sums exceeding $599. The group claiming responsibility for the incident, known as DragonForce, has allegedly made the stolen data available for download and it may contain dates of birth, which were not mentioned in the Ohio Lottery’s filing. The description of the data haul has been downgraded from the initial claim, but it is still a concerning situation. The Ohio Lottery has issued an apology to victims and emphasized their commitment to protecting personal information. This incident highlights the importance of ongoing evaluation and modification of security practices to ensure privacy.