| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) The software failure incident having happened again at one_organization:
- The software failure incident involving the rigging of lottery games by former security director Eddie Tipton occurred at the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) [57620].
- Eddie Tipton, who was an information security worker at MUSL, used specially designed stealth software to fix the numbers for a Hot Lotto drawing in 2010 [57620].
- Tipton had been working at MUSL since 2003 and was promoted to information security director in 2013 [57620].
- The incident involved manipulating the computer that randomly generated numbers for lottery drawings in several states [57620].
(b) The software failure incident having happened again at multiple_organization:
- Prosecutors are investigating allegations that Eddie Tipton carried out jackpot-fixing in multiple states, including Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Kansas [57620].
- Tipton is alleged to have personally bought prize-winning tickets in Kansas in 2010, bringing the total number of states where he's alleged to have fixed games to five [57620].
- The incident involved manipulating lottery games in various states where Tipton had access to number-generators [57620]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase can be seen in the case of Eddie Tipton, the former security director at the Multi-State Lottery Association. Tipton was convicted of trying to rig a Hot Lotto game in an attempt to win a $14 million jackpot in Iowa by inserting a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the game. This manipulation of the system design allowed him to potentially control the outcome of the lottery drawing [57620].
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase is evident in the case of Tipton's misuse of the lottery system. Tipton, as an employee of a lottery vendor, was prohibited by Iowa rules from playing the lottery. However, he attempted to circumvent these rules by using specially designed stealth software to fix the numbers for a Hot Lotto drawing and then buying a ticket with those numbers to win the jackpot. This misuse of the system for personal gain led to the failure of the intended operation of the lottery system [57620]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system, outside_system |
(a) The software failure incident in the articles is primarily within_system. The failure was due to the actions of the former security director, Eddie Tipton, who inserted a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the Hot Lotto game in an attempt to rig the jackpot [57620]. Tipton manipulated the system from within by using specially designed software to fix the numbers for the lottery drawing, which led to the attempted fraud. The incident involved internal manipulation of the lottery system by an employee with access to the number-generating software.
(b) Additionally, there were contributing factors outside_system related to the failure. For example, there were allegations of jackpot-fixing in multiple states, including Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Kansas, indicating that the impact of the software failure extended beyond the immediate system affected by Tipton's actions [57620]. The investigation into the rigged games was expanded nationwide, showing that the consequences of the failure reached beyond the initial system where the manipulation occurred. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident occurring due to non-human actions:
- The software failure incident in this case was not directly attributed to non-human actions but rather to the actions of a human, Eddie Tipton, who rigged the Hot Lotto game by inserting a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the 2010 Hot Lotto game [57620].
(b) The software failure incident occurring due to human actions:
- The software failure incident in this case was primarily due to human actions, specifically Eddie Tipton's actions of rigging the Hot Lotto game by inserting a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the 2010 Hot Lotto game [57620]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident occurring due to hardware:
- The incident involved a former lottery security director, Eddie Tipton, who rigged a Hot Lotto game to win a $14 million jackpot in Iowa by inserting a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the game [57620].
- Tipton was an information security worker at the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), a lottery security agency that provides computers designed to randomly generate numbers for lottery drawings in several states [57620].
- Prosecutors alleged that Tipton used specially designed stealth software to fix the numbers for a Hot Lotto drawing in 2010, which was a hardware-related manipulation of the lottery system [57620].
(b) The software failure incident occurring due to software:
- Eddie Tipton, the former security director, inserted a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the Hot Lotto game, which was a software manipulation to rig the game [57620].
- Tipton was involved in building the random number generators for national games like Hot Lotto and games played in individual lotteries, indicating a software-related aspect of the incident [57620].
- The incident involved allegations of Tipton carrying out jackpot-fixing in multiple states by manipulating the software systems that generated the winning numbers for lottery games [57620]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
malicious |
(a) The software failure incident in this case is considered malicious. Eddie Tipton, the former security director at the Multi-State Lottery Association, was convicted of trying to rig a Hot Lotto game in an attempt to win a $14 million jackpot in Iowa. He inserted a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the game, then deleted the program to avoid detection in the scam [57620].
Tipton was found to have used specially designed stealth software to fix the numbers for the Hot Lotto drawing, and he was prohibited from playing the lottery as an employee of a lottery vendor. Additionally, new criminal conduct and money laundering charges were filed against Tipton after it was discovered that his brother and a friend won lottery jackpots in Colorado and Wisconsin, with funds being transferred to Tipton [57620]. These actions demonstrate a deliberate attempt to manipulate the lottery system for personal gain, indicating a malicious intent behind the software failure incident. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The intent of the software failure incident:
- The software failure incident in this case was not due to accidental decisions but rather poor decisions made intentionally by the former security director, Eddie Tipton. Tipton inserted a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the Hot Lotto game in an attempt to rig the game and win a $14 million jackpot in Iowa [57620].
- Tipton's actions were deliberate and involved manipulating the software to fix the numbers for the lottery drawing, demonstrating a clear intent to cheat and rig the game for personal gain. This was not accidental but a premeditated act of fraud [57620]. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
development_incompetence, unknown |
(a) The software failure incident related to development incompetence is evident in the case of Eddie Tipton, the former security director at the Multi-State Lottery Association. Tipton, who was responsible for managing lotteries for multiple states and territories, used his position to rig lottery games by inserting a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked numbers for the Hot Lotto game in 2010 [57620]. This act of manipulating the software to fix the numbers for personal gain demonstrates a clear lack of professional competence and ethical behavior on Tipton's part.
(b) The software failure incident related to accidental factors is not explicitly mentioned in the articles provided. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident described in the articles is more aligned with a temporary failure rather than a permanent one. This is evident from the fact that the failure was attributed to the actions of a specific individual, Eddie Tipton, who was the former security director at the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) [Article 57620]. Tipton was found guilty of rigging a Hot Lotto game in an attempt to win a $14 million jackpot in Iowa by inserting a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the game. This specific action by Tipton led to the failure in the system for that particular game.
Furthermore, the investigation into the rigging of games by Tipton was expanded nationwide, and states were asked to review all jackpots produced by the number-generators Tipton had access to [Article 57620]. This indicates that the failure was not a permanent one affecting all circumstances but rather a temporary failure caused by the actions of a specific individual within the organization. |
| Behaviour |
crash, omission, value, byzantine, other |
(a) crash: The software failure incident related to the lottery rigging scheme involving Eddie Tipton can be categorized as a crash. This is because Tipton inserted a stealth program into the computer that randomly picked the numbers for the 2010 Hot Lotto game and then deleted the program so it could not be detected in the scam [57620].
(b) omission: The software failure incident can also be categorized as an omission. Tipton, as an employee of a lottery vendor, was prohibited by Iowa rules from playing the lottery, but he still attempted to rig the game to win a $14 million jackpot in Iowa. However, the jackpot was never paid out because Tipton was not eligible to play [57620].
(c) timing: The timing of the software failure incident can be seen in the fact that Tipton carried out the jackpot-fixing scheme in various states over a period of time. The incident involved fixing lottery numbers for different games in multiple states, including Iowa, Colorado, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Kansas [57620].
(d) value: The software failure incident can be categorized as a value failure. Tipton used specially designed stealth software to fix the numbers for a Hot Lotto drawing in 2010, with the intention of winning the jackpot. This manipulation of the lottery numbers was aimed at achieving a specific value, the $14 million jackpot [57620].
(e) byzantine: The software failure incident can be categorized as a byzantine failure due to the deceptive and inconsistent behavior exhibited by Tipton in carrying out the jackpot-fixing scheme. Tipton's actions involved inserting a stealth program into the lottery computer, deleting it to avoid detection, and involving others to claim the winnings on his behalf, leading to a complex and deceitful operation [57620].
(f) other: In addition to the above categories, the software failure incident can be categorized as involving a flaw in the system's security measures. Tipton, who was the information security director at the Multi-State Lottery Association, abused his position to manipulate the lottery numbers and attempt to win jackpots illegally. This highlights a flaw in the system's security protocols that allowed such manipulation to occur [57620]. |