Leeds United football club have issued an apology after customer card details were compromised during a cyber attack.
The football club confirmed that they have been in direct contact with all of those impacted and will continue to work with the UK's data protection watchdog, Informational Commissioners Office, on managing the damage. They have offered their ‘sincere apologies to anyone who has been adversely affected.’
The attack lasted for five days before discover, with hackers able to access all the information they could get between February 19th and 24th.
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New measures have already been put into place to recover from the attack. A forensic investigation by a specialist third party was commissioned as soon as the breach was discovered.
What To Do If You Are Affected By The Leeds United Cyber Attack?
Having financial information compromised can be terrifying, however it is important to not let panic stop you from acting on to prevent further issues.
"Anyone affected by this breach should contact their bank immediately to cancel the compromised card, request a replacement, and follow the bank's fraud prevention guidance." A statement from Leeds United read.
Keep an eye on your bank and credit card statements for any unusual activity. Report any suspicious transactions immediately.
To be on the safe side, update your passwords for all online accounts, including email, social media, and online banking. Use strong, unique passwords for each account and enable multi-factor authentication.
Be aware that your information being compromised may make you a target for social engineering and phishing scams. These scams often involve impersonating trusted individuals or organizations using information they already have about you to convince you to hand over money or further details.
Organizations of all sizes must make sure to keep up with the latest trends and best practices in cybersecurity to prevent cyber attacks from massively affecting their users.
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