People who use the “PlayNow” on-line gaming portal are being asked to log in, and change their passwords.

This comes after the BC Lottery Commission noticed a higher than normal volume on its gaming site. An investigation revealed there were attempts at what is called “credential stuffing”

Its described as a situation where criminals attempt to access player accounts using email addresses and passwords previously exposed or stolen from other companies. Credential stuffing works on the premise that people often use the same user ID and password across multiple websites.

“This is a deeply concerning incident and a cautionary tale for everyone with multiple online accounts,” says Pat Davis, BCLC President and CEO. “Our investigation remains ongoing, and we have found no evidence that our systems have been compromised, or that player login information was stolen from our systems.”

“PlayNow” operates gaming sites in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

“PlayNow” is suggesting people use a different password to protect their accounts, and so they aren’t victims of on-line theft or fraud.

“Integrity and security are at the core of our business and our games,” added Davis. “We are committed to continuing our ongoing evaluation and enhancement of PlayNow security controls to maintain the safety of our players’ information going forward.”