The threat actors behind the breach are the DragonForce ransomware group.
While the investigation in regards to the breach is ongoing, the company confirms to its customers that its gaming systems are fully functional. The gaming system is still operational, although some services have suffered. At Super Retailers, prize cashing above $599 and mobile cashing are temporarily unavailable.
The winning numbers for the KENO, Lucky One, and EZPLAY Progressive Jackpots can be found at any Ohio Lottery Retailer; they are unavailable on the internet or mobile app.
In its press release, the lottery states: “On December 24, 2023, the Ohio Lottery experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting some of its internal applications and immediately began work to mitigate the issue. The state’s internal investigation is ongoing. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working as quickly as possible to restore all services.”
What must the Customers do?
The company has requested customers to check the Ohio Lottery website and mobile app for winning numbers at this time. This article has been indexed from CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents