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French Rugby Federation files lawsuit over phishing

Washingtonpost • March 17, 2026

PARIS — The French Rugby Federation has filed a lawsuit after being targeted by a cyberattack linked to a phishing campaign.

The FFR, which has some 350,000 registered members, said on Tuesday it responded swiftly to the attack with a series of security measures, and that it did not directly affect its IT systems.

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French Rugby Federation Lawsuit Following Phishing Cyberattack The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has initiated a lawsuit after experiencing a cyberattack linked to a phishing campaign. This incident primarily targeted its 350,000 registered members, although the FFR stated that its IT systems were not directly compromised. The federation is taking steps to enhance security and has reported the incident to France's independent data protection authority. Investigations are ongoing to assess the extent of the impact on affected members and the type of data involved. This cyberattack follows a similar incident last year involving the French Football Federation, highlighting a troubling trend of cyber threats against French sports organizations. 4 sources 37

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