Recently, Ontario’s land gambling industry has been rattled by cyber attacks that have shut down gateway casinos and entertainment facilities for more than two weeks. Technology analyst and journalist Cammy Levy says the incident points to the need for companies to invest more money and time in cybersecurity and employee training.
Gateway Casino & Entertainment, which operates 14 gaming venues across Ontario, announced on April 16, 2023 that it had suspended gambling for more than two weeks due to a cyberattack. The company later confirmed that it was a victim of the ransomware attack, but said no information from customers or employees was leaked.
In a recent interview, Levy explained that these ransomware attacks are now more prevalent. As an expert on the subject, he explained that digital criminals usually send phishing emails that seem legitimate to people in the organization. This type of email often asks the recipient to download the file, which connects to the corporate network.
He added that in this situation, ransomware requires payment to lock and return data from individuals or organizations. Levy explains that many people think of ransomware as a technical problem, but it is more of a human resource. It also added that there is no guarantee that cybercriminals will unlock the data.
Levy also said that organizations need to find previous backups to recover from these ransomware attacks. In many cases, organizations will find that backups are not as effective as they thought. It also argues that better education is the best defense against ransomware attacks.
Finally, experts say companies will have more time to disclose their culture to prevent such attacks. He shared whether public institutions and companies need to be more transparent when they become victims of cyber accidents.
This week, Gateway Casino and Entertainment finally returned to normal gaming activity as the operator reopened all 14 locations in Ontario. Casino Lamar resumed operations on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10 a.m. and allowed customers to enjoy all slot and table games. The resort’s Simcoe Yard House and Couching Court Buffet will also reopen this week.
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