Ulsan HD FC, formerly known as Ulsan Hyundai FC, a prominent South Korean professional football club based in Ulsan, is currently under scrutiny as reports suggest that its database is allegedly on sale in the cyber underworld.
The threat actor, identified as Donald Bucks, posted a message on January 14, 2024, claiming the Ulsan HD FC data breach with a full database dump of the football club available for purchase at the price of $6000.
Ulsan HD FC, competing in the top tier of South Korean football, the K League 1, was founded in 1983 as Hyundai Horang-i and joined the K League in 1984. The club’s home ground is the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, and it is owned by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
Potential Ulsan HD FC Data Breach
The Cyber Express has reached out to the football club for more information regarding the Ulsan HD FC data breach. However, at the time of writing, no official statement or response has been received, leaving the claim of the Ulsan HD FC database being on sale on the dark web unconfirmed.
While cyberattacks on the sports industries are relatively uncommon, the vulnerability of the industry to such threats is not a new phenomenon.
A recent report by security consultancy NCC Group, in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Phoenix Sport and Media Group (PSMG), reveals a critical lack of cyber resilience in UK football clubs, including those in the Premier League.
Cyberattacks on the Sports Industry
Matt Lewis, the global head of threat research at NCC Group, emphasized the surge in cyberattacks on the sports industry. The report highlighted the increasing attractiveness of the sports industry as a target for cybersecurity attacks. According to the report, the sports industry is in urgent need of IT and security teams to receive adequate resources to mitigate potential threats.
According to Lewis, “There’s a disconnect between the perception and reality of how at-risk the industry currently is. By implementing relevant strategies and resources outlined in the report, cyber risks can be reduced to preserve brand reputation, the confidentiality of information, and the integrity of industry players and organizations.”
Apart from this rise in cyberattacks on the sports industry, the allegation of the Ulsan HD FC data breach is still a matter of concern. These rare incidents coupled with the rise of cyberattacks on the sports industry highlight the broader issue of cybersecurity within the athletic business, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to safeguard sensitive data and prevent potential cyber threats.
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