On June 22, it was revealed that the French Rugby Federation is currently under a cyberattack orchestrated by the Play group. The cybercriminals claim access to sensitive personal information, such as passports, belonging to FFR employees and customers, without specifying the volume of data stolen. The attackers have issued a deadline of June 27 for negotiations with the FFR. The federation, facing the cyber threat since June 7-8, emphasizes that the attack mainly impacted mail servers, prompting immediate measures to eliminate malicious software and secure the entire system.
The French Rugby Federation, targeted by the Play cybercriminal group, is dealing with a cyber threat that could lead to the exposure of confidential information by June 27. The hackers, claiming possession of sensitive personal data from FFR employees and customers, including passports, set a negotiation deadline. The attack, primarily affecting mail servers, occurred on the night of June 7-8, prompting swift action by FFR teams to eliminate the malicious software. The FFR, having secured its system, is collaborating with law enforcement to manage the situation and has not received a ransom note as of yet.
The Play cybercriminal group has targeted the French Rugby Federation in a cyberattack, asserting control over sensitive personal data, including passports, of FFR employees and customers. The hackers, threatening to disclose confidential information, have set a negotiation deadline of June 27. The FFR, facing the cyber threat since June 7-8, promptly responded by securing its system and eliminating malicious software. The federation, in collaboration with law enforcement, remains vigilant in managing the situation and has not received a ransom note at this time.
