The Fédération royale belge de Football experienced a potential cyber threat where unauthorized access to sensitive data, such as video analysis of matches and individual performance data of the Diables Rouges, could have a significant impact on their strategy and that of their opponents. The federation manages data for 550,000 members and 3,600 clubs, and uses technology to ensure secure communication, especially for the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) during competitions. Any breach could lead to manipulation of VAR decisions, causing a crisis of confidence and potential manipulation of match outcomes.
Source: https://datanews.levif.be/analyse/arriere-plan/gaufres-chocolat-et-cybersecurite/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/royal-belgian-football-association
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"linkid": "royal-belgian-football-association",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "6/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "7",
"explanation": "Attack that could injure or kill people"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Sports',
'location': 'Tubize, Belgium',
'name': 'Fédération royale belge de Football',
'type': 'Sports Organization'},
{'industry': 'Cybersecurity',
'location': 'Belgium',
'name': 'Centre pour la Cybersécurité Belgique (CCB)',
'type': 'Government Agency'},
{'industry': 'Telecommunications',
'location': 'Belgium',
'name': 'Proximus NXT',
'type': 'Telecommunications Company'},
{'industry': 'Human Resources',
'location': 'Belgium',
'name': 'Acerta',
'type': 'Company'},
{'industry': 'Technology',
'location': 'Belgium',
'name': 'Microsoft Belgique',
'type': 'Technology Company'},
{'industry': 'Packaging',
'location': 'Belgium',
'name': 'Esko',
'type': 'Company'}],
'description': 'Discussion on the importance of cyber resilience and the '
'measures taken by various Belgian organizations to enhance '
'their cybersecurity posture.',
'recommendations': ['Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA)',
'Invest in cyber resilience',
'Prepare a crisis management plan',
'Ensure effective communication during a crisis',
'Avoid panicking and act methodically',
'Do not pay ransom in case of ransomware attacks',
'Apply the 3-2-1 backup rule'],
'title': 'Cyber Resilience and Security Measures in Belgian Organizations',
'type': 'Cyber Resilience and Security Measures'}