The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body overseeing Formula 1 and other major motorsports worldwide, recently disclosed a significant cyberattack. This breach resulted from phishing attacks that compromised personal data within two FIA email accounts, exposing vulnerabilities in the organization’s cybersecurity measures.
In a brief statement, the FIA confirmed the incidents, detailing that swift action was taken to cut off unauthorized access and mitigate the issue. The organization promptly reported the breach to the French and Swiss data protection regulators, the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) and the Préposé Fédéral à la Protection des Données et à la Transparence, respectively.
However, the FIA did not disclose specific details regarding the nature of the stolen data, the number of affected individuals, or the identity of the attackers. It also remains unclear whether the hackers demanded any ransom for the compromised data. The FIA, when approached for further information, clarified that these incidents were part of a broader phishing campaign targeting the motorsport sector, rather than a direct and targeted attack on the FIA’s systems.
Founded in 1904 in Paris, France, the FIA plays a crucial role in governing numerous prestigious auto racing events, including Formula One, the World Rally Championship, the World Endurance Championship, and Formula E.
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