Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of 'email danger' after breach

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of popular betting platforms Paddy Power and Betfair, has reported a data breach that has exposed the personal information of up to 800,000 customers. The breach occurred through an unauthorized access to one of the company's old customer accounts databases. The affected information includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and, in some cases, the last four digits of customers' bank cards. While no full payment card details were accessed, the company has warned users to be cautious of any suspicious emails or phone calls, as the stolen data could be used for potential phishing attempts. Flutter Entertainment has stated that it has informed the relevant authorities and is working to notify all affected customers. The company has also emphasized that the breach does not impact any live customer accounts or the company's operational systems, and that it takes the security and privacy of customer data seriously.