Breach Database / Fédération Francaise de Rugby
Yes — Fédération Francaise de Rugby was breached.
- 281,977 accounts affected
- Breach occurred 2023-07-06 · ffr.fr
- Verified entry in the Have I Been Pwned catalog
What happened
In June 2023, the Fédération Francaise de Rugby (French Rugby Federation) suffered a data breach and attempted ransom. The breach exposed 282k unique email addresses along with names, dates of birth and phone numbers. The Federation subsequently published a disclosure notice and stated that the attack primarily affected email servers.
What data was exposed
- Dates of birth
- Email addresses
- Names
- Phone numbers
What to do right now
- Be alert for smishing and SIM-swap attempts. Treat unexpected texts and "carrier" calls with suspicion; add a PIN/port-freeze with your mobile carrier.
- Expect convincing phishing emails. Attackers use breached details to write personalized emails. Be suspicious of any message referencing this service.
- Check your other accounts on Have I Been Pwned. Your email address may appear in other breaches you don't know about yet.
- Monitor the apps you use going forward. Clearly watches the breach record for the companies behind your apps and alerts you the moment one appears.
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