French Soccer Federation Hit by Cyberattack, Member Data Stolen

The French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack resulting in the theft of personal information from its member database. The breach, disclosed on Thursday, was traced to a compromised account used to access the federation’s administrative software.

The FFF stated that the software, which clubs rely on to manage registered members, was targeted by a malicious cyber operation. While the federation did not disclose the total number of members affected, it emphasized that the stolen data was limited to personal details, including names, gender, nationality, and postal and email addresses.

After detecting the unauthorized access, the FFF immediately took action to secure its systems. Measures included disabling the compromised account and resetting all user passwords. The federation also reported the incident to authorities and has filed a formal complaint.

“The FFF is fully committed to protecting the personal data entrusted to it and continually adapts its security measures to address evolving cyber threats,” the federation said.

Cybersecurity experts note that sports organizations have increasingly become targets for online attacks, highlighting the importance of robust digital protections for sensitive member information. The FFF has pledged ongoing efforts to strengthen its systems and prevent future breaches.