Bologna Football Club reports ransomware attack, data breach
Learn More
Bologna Football Club 1909 is reporting a ransomware attack, with the RansomHub ransomware group claiming responsibility for the incident on November 19, 2024.
The attack resulted in data theft and subsequent leaking of sensitive information after the club apparently refused to pay the ransom demanded by the attackers.
The threat actors initially attempted to leverage potential GDPR violations since other instances of leaked documents led to significant fines. The club's data was ultimately published on the dark web.
Exposed data types include:
- Sponsorship contracts and sponsor information
- Complete historical financial records
- Personal and confidential player information
- Transfer strategies for new and young players
- Fan and employee confidential data
- Young athletes' data
- Medical records
- Infrastructure and stadium information
- Commercial strategies and business plans
The exact number of affected individuals and the financial impact of the incident have not been disclosed by Bologna FC.
The club has issued a public warning stating that possessing or helping to distribute the stolen data constitutes a serious criminal offense under applicable laws.
