Curaçao Gaming Authority Shuts Down Hacked Licensing Portal
- On Oct. 7, the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced that its hacked online gaming portal will not return to service.
- The CGA had targeted Oct. 9 for details on interim arrangements, but no update was posted by Tuesday morning UTC.
- Licensing, compliance, and supervision will continue through alternative arrangements while an interim solution is being implemented.
- Existing licenses remain valid, and operators’ obligations are unchanged despite the portal’s closure.
- The CGA disclosed unauthorized access to the portal on Sept. 17 by a German security researcher using a false identity.
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has permanently shut down its compromised licensing portal following a serious security breach that allowed unauthorized access since December last year. Despite the closure, current licenses remain valid, ensuring continuity for existing operations while new arrangements are developed.
The CGA’s decision to close the portal underscores the importance of cybersecurity in regulatory frameworks, as they work towards implementing alternative solutions for licensing and compliance processes.(Source)
