Bologna FC Falls Victim to RansomHub Attack with Sensitive Data Exposed on Dark Web

Bologna Football Club 1909 has confirmed a ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang, resulting in the theft and public release of sensitive data. The leaked information includes sponsorship contracts, financial records, and personal data of players, employees, and fans, emphasizing the rising cyber threat to sports organizations.

Attack :

  • Bologna FC 1909 fell victim to a ransomware attack, confirmed by the RansomHub ransomware group.
  • The attack led to the theft and dark web publication of sensitive club data after refusal to pay the ransom.

Data Stolen:

  • Sponsorship contracts and sponsor details.
  • Financial records, including historical data.
  • Personal and confidential data of players, fans, and employees.
  • Transfer strategies and medical records of players.
  • Commercial strategies and business plans.

Threat Actor Tactics:

  • Used GDPR violations as leverage, citing penalties faced by other teams due to leaked data.
  • Extended ransom deadlines to coerce payment, ultimately publishing the stolen data.

Impact:

  • Data leak could harm the club’s reputation, finances, and competitive strategies.
  • Fans, employees, and players are now at risk of identity theft and privacy violations.

Cybersecurity Implications:

  • Highlights the increasing focus of ransomware gangs on high-profile organizations.
  • Sports organizations, with large financial and personal datasets, are becoming lucrative targets. 

The ransomware attack on Bologna FC underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in sports organizations. Protecting sensitive data from ransomware gangs like RansomHub requires advanced tools, proactive monitoring, and incident response strategies. Net Protector Cyber Security emphasizes the importance of comprehensive endpoint security and data protection policies to safeguard against similar attacks in an increasingly hostile cyber threat landscape.