Swiss Company Datasport One Million Athletes Data Compromised

Do, 1. Februar 2024

Swiss Company Datasport has been targeted by hackers, compromising the personal data of up to one million amateur athletes. The breach includes sensitive information, albeit without passwords or payment details.

Swiss Company Datasport, a key player in providing digital solutions for mass sports events, recently fell victim to a cyberattack, leading to the unauthorized access of personal data from up to one million amateur athletes. The compromised data set, which includes names, telephone numbers, and email addresses, was found being peddled in a hacker forum, raising significant privacy concerns.

In a statement released on Thursday, Datasport assured that vital security-relevant data such as passwords or payment information remains secure, highlighting that the majority of the exposed information is already public on Datasport.com, as per Datasport CEO Thomas Bachofner’s communication. The breach, which occurred on January 22, was initially underestimated, with the company believing only a handful of records were compromised. However, it later surfaced that the breach was more extensive, involving up to one million records.

“Inside It” reports that a hacker forum recently listed a data package for sale, containing around 1.3 million records, over 900,000 of which pertain to Swiss citizens, with the remainder involving individuals from neighboring countries. This breach underscores the vulnerabilities even in platforms dedicated to enhancing sports enthusiasts’ experiences, like Datasport, which is known for its services in timekeeping, start number assignments, and online event registrations.

As Datasport grapples with the aftermath of this security breach, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threats in the digital landscape, even for platforms designed to foster community and engagement among sports enthusiasts.

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