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Beware of Personal Data Theft in Online Gambling
Online gambling has become a serious problem for many parties. Many gambling games disguise as online games and hide betting practices behind them. Not only is it financially detrimental and harm mental health, online gambling also threatens the security of its players' personal data. Online gambling sites often use illegal sites and do not have clear privacy policies. The personal data of players registered on online gambling sites is very vulnerable to misuse.
The following is personal data that is often hacked by online gambling syndicates:
- Mobile phone number
- Email address
- Bank account number
This data can then used for commercial purposes by irresponsible parties. What are the tips to avoid it?
1. Say no to online gambling
2. Report data leaks to the authorities to handle this problem
3. Protect your personal data. Do not carelessly spread or provide your personal data on unknown sites or applications
4. Educate yourself by recognizing cyber crime mode and understand how your data is used
Let's protect ourselves and our loved ones from the negative impacts of online gambling. Don't ever start!
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