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French rugby club Stade Français restores systems after cyberattack, probes data leak

Therecord.Media • August 7, 2026

The club said Thursday that it had already restored its IT environment from clean backups, allowing operations to continue normally. It added that its ticketing platform and online store were not affected and remain fully operational.

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Stade Francais Rugby Club Hit by Cyberattack, Player Data Compromised On August 6, 2026, Stade Francais reported a cyberattack that compromised part of its information system. The attackers published identity documents of 18 players as proof and demanded a ransom, threatening to release more documents by August 15 if not paid. The club has implemented immediate containment and recovery measures, ensuring that its online sales platforms, including ticketing and merchandise, remain operational. Stade Francais has filed a complaint with authorities but declined to comment on communications from the attackers. The club has restored its IT environment from clean backups, allowing normal operations to continue. 2 sources 49

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French rugby club Stade Français restores systems after cyberattack, probes data leak

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