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Bologna FC Hit by Ransomware: When Cybercriminals Shoot and Score!
Bologna FC 1909 has been hit by a ransomware attack, with stolen data leaked by the RansomHub gang. The club warns that downloading this data is a “serious criminal offense.” Meanwhile, RansomHub gave a not-so-friendly extension before spilling the beans on everything from player data…
Hot Take:
Bologna Football Club 1909 has officially joined the dubious club of sports teams victimized by cybercriminals. Who knew football could get even more dangerous off the field? Maybe it’s time to swap out those goalposts for firewalls. The only red card here is the one the hackers are flashing to the club’s privacy!
Key Points:
- Bologna FC 1909 suffered a ransomware attack, leading to stolen data being leaked online by RansomHub.
- The club warns that handling or disseminating the stolen data is a criminal offense.
- RansomHub’s leaked data includes sensitive club information like sponsorship contracts and player data.
- The attack highlights vulnerabilities in sports organizations, similar to previous attacks on ASVEL and the San Francisco 49ers.
- RansomHub used GDPR and past fines as leverage in its blackmail attempts.
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