National Police Sports Federation hit by cyberattack, 224,000 officers exposed

The French National Police Sports Federation (FSPN) has confirmed it was the target of a large-scale cyberattack, potentially compromising the data of approximately 224,000 police officers. The federation indicated that the compromised information could include several years' worth of FSPN licenses.

According to French Breaches, a website that tracks online data leaks, the stolen information might also encompass 180,000 medical certificates and over a million summonses, with data potentially spanning fourteen years. The leak was reportedly claimed by a cybercriminal using the pseudonym 'Misère,' who has been linked to previous sensitive data publications, including those related to Tchap, the instant messaging service used by French public sector employees.

While the FSPN has filed a complaint and investigations are underway, caution is advised regarding the exact origin and scope of the breach. French Breaches noted that the data published on a clandestine forum is presented as originating directly from the FSPN, but definitive confirmation awaits independent technical analysis or official statements from the affected organization.

In response to the attack, the FSPN has urged police officers to remain vigilant against fraudulent emails and phishing attempts in the coming weeks. The federation is working to assess the full extent of the breach and implement measures to prevent future incidents.

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Police officers should be vigilant about fraudulent emails or any other phishing attempts they may receive in the coming weeks.