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Imperva Research Labs Uncovers Global Rise in Security Incidents in August 2020 Cyber Threat Report

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Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada hit by the largest increase in incidents as data leakage attacks are also on the rise

Imperva, Inc., the cybersecurity leader championing the fight to secure data and applications wherever they reside, published its August 2020 Cyber Threat Index Report. The report showed most countries saw an increase in the number of security incidents in August. Simultaneously, the number of data leakage attack attempts also grew, targeting Apache servers, Git repositories, and databases.

The monthly report also revealed the overall Cyber Threat Index score rose for the second month in a row, gambling sites are facing larger DDoS attacks, and the number of high-risk vulnerabilities is growing.

Key findings between August 1 and August 30, 2020 include:

  • Globally, the number of security incidents increased during August. Most countries experienced more security incidents in August than June and July. The largest increases in incidents were in Australia (+19%), the United Kingdom (+15%), and Canada (+13%). The only exception to this global trend was Russia, which saw the volume of incidents reduce by 6%.
  • Data leakage attack attempts are on the rise. The number of data leakage incident attempts grew by 30% in August, targeting Apache servers, Git repositories, and databases. The most targeted industry for these attacks was Financial Services, which experienced a 55% growth in data leakage attack attempts since May.
  • Overall Cyber Threat Index score rose for the second month in a row. The CTI score went up by six points both in both July and in August, reaching a score of 798, due to the increase in revealed high-risk vulnerabilities and a 5% increase in security incidents. Counterintuitively, the volume of blocked malicious requests dropped, indicating more targeted tactics and fewer randomized “spray-and-pray” attacks.
  • The size of application DDoS attacks against gambling sites is increasing. DDoS attacks against gambling sites grew larger in size over the past few months. Imperva Research Labs measured a 281K requests per second (RPS) attack in August and a 250K RPS attack in July—larger attacks in comparison to the months prior.
  • The number of high-risk remote code evaluation (RCE) and remote file inclusion (RFI) vulnerabilities is growing. Continuing a trend Imperva Research Labs has observed over the past eight months, the number of published vulnerabilities continues to increase. More than 250 vulnerabilities published in August—half of which were published with an exploit, and 5% of them are considered “high risk.”
  • Travel industry traffic volume drops to a third of August 2019 levels. From November 2019 to April 2020, traffic decreased every month as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, becoming a global crisis. Although travel site traffic kicked off an upward trajectory in May 2020, it remains far below its pre-COVID 19 level. In addition, the number of security incidents in travel websites also decreased by 40% when compared to this time last year.

The Cyber Threat Index is a monthly measurement and analysis of the global cyber threat landscape across data and applications based on data gathered from Imperva sensors all over the world—including over 25 petabytes of network traffic passing through the Imperva CDN per month. With over one trillion total requests analyzed and 21 billion application attacks blocked, it offers an unrivaled comprehensive look at application security and provides an easy-to-understand score to consistently track cyber threat levels and observe trends over time. Viewers can dive deeper into the score and drill down for individual industries and countries, and also view historic Index scores.

The August 2020 Cyber Threat Index is available at https://www.imperva.com/cyber-threat-index/.

“Countries around the world are dealing with a similar problem in terms of increased security incidents. This is also exemplified by the increase in specific threats such as data leakage attacks, and vulnerabilities like RCE and RFI,” said Nadav Avital, head of security research at Imperva. “Furthermore, even though the volume of blocked malicious requests dropped, organizations must not lose focus, or assume they are safer because volume is down. Additionally, to address data leaks they must ensure assets are properly configured, to only allow necessary access to their systems.”

The Cyber Threat Index was created by Imperva Research Labs, a premier research organization for security analysis, vulnerability discovery, and compliance expertise. The organization provides round-the-clock research into the latest security vulnerabilities and is comprised of some of the world’s leading experts in data and application security.

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LIVESCORE GROUP SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH SUNDERLAND AFC AHEAD OF PREMIER LEAGUE RETURN

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  • The agreement will see the LiveScore Bet brand take billing as the Official Sleeve Partner and an Official Sports Betting Partner of Sunderland AFC
  • The significant new relationship will also see the LiveScore brand become the exclusive Official Training Wear Partner and Official Scores Partner of Sunderland AFC

LiveScore Group, the global sports media and betting business, has agreed a deal with Sunderland AFC to become one of the Club’s Principal Partners. The new partnership includes significant and exclusive first-team shirt sleeve, training wear and warm-up kit branding amongst several categories for the 2025-26 season.

The agreement will see the LiveScore Bet brand displayed on first-team shirts as the Official Sleeve Partner, whilst the LiveScore brand – Europe’s leading real-time live scores app – will feature on training and warm-up kit as the exclusive Official Training Wear Partner.  LiveScore is also the Official Scores Partner of the Club.

With the North-East giants returning to the Premier League after nearly a decade, the partnership kicks off at a hugely exciting moment in Sunderland AFC’s history. The LiveScore Bet logo will first appear on the sleeves of the iconic red and white stripes as Sunderland AFC hosts West Ham United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 16th August.

Accessing a range of inventory, including tickets, player appearances, LED visibility, social content and more, the partnership will see the LiveScore Bet and LiveScore brands offer a range of exclusive fan experiences throughout the season, rewarding supporters for their passion and support for the Black Cats.

Dominic Vye, Marketing Director at LiveScore and LiveScore Bet, said; “We are extremely excited to be partnering with Sunderland AFC at this monumental moment in their history. Sunderland supporters are famed within the game for their passion and pride, and the special place which the club holds in their community. 

As brands, LiveScore Bet and LiveScore are all about fuelling fans’ passion for sport. We can’t wait to unveil a series of initiatives which will bring this to life for Sunderland fans at home and around the world.”

Ashley Peden, Chief Commercial Officer at Sunderland AFC, added: “We are delighted to welcome LiveScore and LiveScore Bet into the Sunderland AFC family ahead of our return to the Premier League. Following a season which saw the Club come together on and off the field, finding the right partners for this next step has been a huge focus. The strength of the LiveScore brand and the fact that fans are central to everything LiveScore Group stands for made this relationship an incredibly exciting proposition. With prominence across our first-team sleeves, training wear, and warm-up kit, we are excited about working closely with the brand to create even more engaging experiences for our fans.”

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Global Markets Stage at SBC Summit to Explore What’s Next for North America

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SBC Summit 2025’s Global Markets Stage will conclude with a focused look at the North American sports betting and iGaming market, one of the industry’s most commercially significant and complex regions.

Taking place on Thursday, 18 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), the Global Markets: North America track will round off three days of market-focused content covering Latin America & Brazil, Western Europe and North America.

With a combined value of $23.44 billion, the US and Canadian markets are shaped by fierce competition, patchwork regulation, and steep entry costs. Yet, for those able to stand out and innovate, the long-term upside is significant.

Industry leaders representing operators, regulators, affiliates, and suppliers will take to the stage to discuss the rise of alternative betting formats in the region, including sweepstakes casinos, Daily Fantasy Sports, and peer-to-peer betting.

While these formats have allowed new entrants to gain market share, they’ve also attracted regulatory scrutiny. Panellists will explore whether these models offer genuine long-term potential or are likely to be curtailed by new regulations.

Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “North America may be a maturing market, but it remains one of the most commercially important regions for sports betting and iGaming. With regulatory progress slowing in key states, new market entrants are turning to alternative betting models to maintain momentum and explore fresh opportunities.

“Attendees at our North America track will leave with a clear view of which of these formats are working, what’s driving their growth, and the regulatory challenges alternative models must navigate if they are to have a lasting impact in this region.”

The track will open with a heavyweight panel featuring leading voices from across the North American market. US Leaders Panel: Sweeping the States – The Rise of Alternative Betting will see Jared Beber (CEO, Bet99), Paul Burns (CEO, Canadian Gaming Association), Brett Calapp (Co-Founder, RareMint), Paris Smith (CEO, DefyTheOdds), Dinos Stranomitis (COO, Altenar) and Alexandre Tomic (CEO, Alea) discuss the booming popularity of alternative betting models amid a slowdown in US states legalising online gambling. Moderated by Jessica Welman (Editor, SBC Americas), the panel will explore whether this trend has staying power or faces an imminent regulatory clampdown.

Building on this theme is the panel Sweepstakes Boom – Sustainable Growth or Short-Lived Trend? This panel will examine the rise of sweepstakes and live casinos across the US and ask whether the rapid adoption of these offerings may pave the way for a lasting market. The panel will see Yoel Chapman (CPO, Soft2Bet), Marcello De Crescenzo (Senior Account Executive, Optimove), Brian Goodman (CEO, Golden Matrix Group), Karolina Moscicka (COO, BugsyEmpire), and Dmitry Starostenkov (CEO, EvenBet) answer how these formats could build a lasting model if responsible frameworks are implemented.

The Social Side of Betting – Peer-to-Peer, Gamification & Community will explore another fast-growing trend in the region: peer-to-peer wagering. The panel will examine whether the social side of these platforms could reshape how players engage with betting. Hebert L Luiz T Crespin Gaban (CMO, Aposta Ganha), Horst Maberly (Head of Gaming Investments, Lance East Office), Monica Rangel (VP Marketing & Strategy, A5 Labs), Marion Ryan (Managing Director, Tombola), and Josh Turk (Chief Strategy Officer, North America, Low6) will discuss what’s driving the rise of peer-to-peer models, how they’re fostering player communities, and which regulatory hurdles could limit further growth.

The track will conclude with Tribal Gaming: Blurred Lines or Commercial Collaboration?, a discussion on how alternative betting formats are impacting North America’s tribal gaming sector. Tony Amormino (CEO, Apache Nugget Corporation), Robert Davidman (CEO, World Golf Series), Will Griffiths (Founder, Investor & Tribal Partner, Level Media), and Jamie Hummingbird (Chairman, NTGCR – National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators) will consider whether these formats could open new avenues for growth or present challenges for the tribal gaming community.

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Inspired Launches V-Play Football Brazil with EstrelaBet via the Altenar Sportsbook

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Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware, and services, is pleased to announce the launch of V-Play Football Brazil with EstrelaBet, a leading Brazilian gamingtech company. The integration is powered by Altenar, a leading sportsbook platform provider for licensed operators around the world.

This launch marks an exciting new chapter in Inspired’s expansion across Brazil delivering its market-leading Virtual Sports content to a local, LATAM focused operator. V-Play Football Brazil, designed specifically to capture the flair, passion, and energy of Brazilian football, provides fast-paced betting action with high-frequency, ultra-realistic match simulations.

“We’re thrilled to bring V-Play Football Brazil to EstrelaBet’s customers,” said Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Inspired. “Brazil has a deep-rooted passion for football, and our latest Virtual Football product is tailor-made for that audience. This launch with EstrelaBet, through Altenar’s dynamic platform, represents a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, local insight, and premium virtual content. It’s a major milestone in our commitment to growth in Brazil.”

EstrelaBet, known for its strong brand presence in Brazil and innovative approach to player engagement, continues to invest in new ways to enhance its sportsbook offering. V-Play Football Brazil is now available at estrela.bet.br, optimized for desktop and mobile platforms, as well as the Android app.

“Inspired’s V-Play Football Brazil delivers the quality, authenticity, and excitement that our players expect,” said Fellipe Fraga, CBO (Chief Business Officer) at EstrelaBet. “The launch of this product aligns perfectly with our mission to offer customers a dynamic and differentiated sports betting experience. We’re excited to bring Brazilian fans a product that feels made just for them.”

The launch was made possible through Altenar, whose scalable and flexible sportsbook platform supports operators across more than 30 countries.

“We are proud to power this exciting launch between Inspired and EstrelaBet,” said Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar. “Inspired’s V-Play Football Brazil is a perfect match for the Brazilian market, and this rollout exemplifies Altenar’s ability to support rapid integration and localization of best-in-class content. We look forward to seeing strong engagement and performance from this partnership.”

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