For the second time in just over a year, the French Table Tennis Federation has been targeted by hackers who are selling personal data of its members.
The French Table Tennis Federation has just been hit by a major cyberattack, the second in just over a year. This attack occurs in a context where sports organizations are increasingly being targeted by hacker groups seeking to exploit security vulnerabilities.
The revelation of this new security breach came when stolen data was put up for sale on forums specializing in the illicit trade of information. This sale allowed the federation to officially confirm it had been victim of a new attack, after initially being alerted by testimonies from members who had received suspicious communications.
In a statement published for its members, the Federation called on all its licensees to exercise the utmost vigilance. Those potentially affected are invited to check their electronic communications and report any unusual activity. This recommendation is part of a transparency approach that the federation intends to maintain with its community.
This new attack raises questions about the security measures in place at French sports federations. Members' personal data constitutes a valuable target for cybercriminals, who can exploit it for identity theft or targeted phishing. Federations are now facing a major challenge in protecting their members' data.
The relevant authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway to determine the exact scope of this breach and identify those responsible for the attack. While awaiting the findings of this investigation, the French Table Tennis Federation has strengthened its security protocols and is working closely with specialized services to protect its computer systems.
The revelation of this new security breach came when stolen data was put up for sale on forums specializing in the illicit trade of information. This sale allowed the federation to officially confirm it had been victim of a new attack, after initially being alerted by testimonies from members who had received suspicious communications.
In a statement published for its members, the Federation called on all its licensees to exercise the utmost vigilance. Those potentially affected are invited to check their electronic communications and report any unusual activity. This recommendation is part of a transparency approach that the federation intends to maintain with its community.
This new attack raises questions about the security measures in place at French sports federations. Members' personal data constitutes a valuable target for cybercriminals, who can exploit it for identity theft or targeted phishing. Federations are now facing a major challenge in protecting their members' data.
The relevant authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway to determine the exact scope of this breach and identify those responsible for the attack. While awaiting the findings of this investigation, the French Table Tennis Federation has strengthened its security protocols and is working closely with specialized services to protect its computer systems.
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Source: Ouest-France