Fanduel, a popular online fantasy gaming platform, recently announced that customer information was stolen in a vendor hack. The team at Fanduel have since taken immediate action to protect the data of their customers.
The data breach was reported to have taken place when a third-party vendor's system was infiltrated. This vendor handles customer support and marketing services for Fanduel. The company didn't specify which company's system was hacked but did mention it was used to store some customer information.
The stolen information included customer names, email addresses, dates of birth, and encrypted passwords. It is highly recommended that users of Fanduel change their passwords immediately. The Fanduel team are working hard to protect the user data and will be sending out official notifications to their customers.
The data breach at Fanduel demonstrates that even popular companies can be susceptible to malicious attacks. It's important to take extra steps to protect your data and to stay aware of any potential security threats. Fanduel is taking extreme measures to keep their customer data completely secure, and it is likely set to be a much better guarded system going forward.
For customers of Fanduel, it's important to stay vigilant and be aware of any suspicious activity or emails. It's also advised to take extra caution when it comes to sharing personal information online. Make sure to regularly monitor your accounts, and update your passwords where necessary in order to keep your data secure.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:57:29 +0000