NSW cashless gambling trial to focus on data security after hack of smaller pilot program

A major Newcastle venue had to be shut down after it was targeted by a ransomware attack

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Cybersecurity will be a key focus for the yet-to-be-appointed independent panel to oversee the New South Wales government's cashless gambling trial, after a smaller pilot program was hit by hackers.

The state's gaming minister, David Harris, made the assurances after a trial at a major Newcastle venue had to be shut down after it was targeted by a ransomware attack.

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