Cyber threats in online gaming continue to rise — from fraud and data theft to AI-driven attacks that put both players and operators at risk.
According to the SOFTSWISS report "iGaming Trends 2025", cybersecurity has been identified as one of the key global trends shaping the future of online gaming.
According to the SOFTSWISS report "iGaming Trends 2025", cybersecurity has been identified as one of the key global trends shaping the future of online gaming.
Key Risks
🔵 Player data breaches and fraudulent transactions
🔵 Insider threats and social engineering attacks
🔵 Generative AI enabling sophisticated cyberattacks even by less experienced criminals
Industry surveys show that AI-driven cyberattacks increased by 47% in 2025, with company losses reaching tens of billions of euros.
Operational Changes
🔴 24/7 security monitoring and incident analysis (e.g., the SOFTSWISS Security Operations Center)
🔴 Automation of alert handling and false-positive filtering
🔴 Rapid incident response through cross-functional CSIRT teams
🔴 Use of advanced tools for access control, risk identification, and transaction protection
Examples of Attacks
🔵 Phishing and social engineering targeting operator and supplier staff
🔵 Document and KYC forgery using generative AI
🔵 Automated bot attacks on player accounts using compromised passwords
Why Cybersecurity Matters
Cybersecurity strengthens player trust and corporate reputation, reduces financial losses from fraud and attacks, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Practical Impact on Operators
🔴 Increased spending on protection and partner-chain audits
🔴 Implementation of multi-layered withdrawal limits and verification checks
🔴 Higher transparency standards and stronger incident readiness
Conclusions
🔵 Cybersecurity is becoming a strategic business asset
🔵 Automation and 24/7 monitoring reduce fraud and loss risks
🔵 Companies that can anticipate and respond to threats quickly gain a competitive edge
🔵 A protected player means trust, stable revenue, and a resilient market
🔵 Player data breaches and fraudulent transactions
🔵 Insider threats and social engineering attacks
🔵 Generative AI enabling sophisticated cyberattacks even by less experienced criminals
Industry surveys show that AI-driven cyberattacks increased by 47% in 2025, with company losses reaching tens of billions of euros.
Operational Changes
🔴 24/7 security monitoring and incident analysis (e.g., the SOFTSWISS Security Operations Center)
🔴 Automation of alert handling and false-positive filtering
🔴 Rapid incident response through cross-functional CSIRT teams
🔴 Use of advanced tools for access control, risk identification, and transaction protection
Examples of Attacks
🔵 Phishing and social engineering targeting operator and supplier staff
🔵 Document and KYC forgery using generative AI
🔵 Automated bot attacks on player accounts using compromised passwords
Why Cybersecurity Matters
Cybersecurity strengthens player trust and corporate reputation, reduces financial losses from fraud and attacks, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Practical Impact on Operators
🔴 Increased spending on protection and partner-chain audits
🔴 Implementation of multi-layered withdrawal limits and verification checks
🔴 Higher transparency standards and stronger incident readiness
Conclusions
🔵 Cybersecurity is becoming a strategic business asset
🔵 Automation and 24/7 monitoring reduce fraud and loss risks
🔵 Companies that can anticipate and respond to threats quickly gain a competitive edge
🔵 A protected player means trust, stable revenue, and a resilient market