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Iran-Linked Threat Actors Cyber Fattah Leak Visitors and Athletes’ Data from Saudi Games
- Iran-linked threat actors known as Cyber Fattah have leaked thousands of records on athletes and visitors from past Saudi Games, as reported by U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity.
- The stolen data, leaked in the form of SQL dumps, includes personal information about visitors and athletes from the Saudi Games.
- Resecurity views this incident as part of a broader information operation conducted by Iran and its proxies to instill insecurity and disrupt peace in the region.
- Iran is increasing anti-US, anti-Israel, and anti-Saudi propaganda activities in cyberspace, targeting major sports and social events.
- The incident is significant amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with threat actors leveraging the roles of Saudi Arabia and the United States in regional relationships and security.
- Hezbollah-linked, Hamas-linked, and pro-Iranian groups in Iraq have amplified the incident through targeted propaganda activities on digital media channels.
- The data originates from a database associated with the Saudi Games 2024 official website, containing personal information such as International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) and medical examination certificates.
- The breach poses serious implications for cybersecurity, sports integrity, and global audiences.
- No confirmed date yet for the Saudi Games 2025, with Saudi Arabia hosting various major sports events like the Islamic Solidarity Games and Esports World Cup 2025.
- Saudi Arabia aims to host the Olympics in 2036, with threat actors potentially targeting the reputation and efforts of the country through cyberattacks.
- The cyberattack on the Saudi Games is part of a broader narrative aimed at spreading insecurity and disrupting peace in the region.
- The incident underscores the vulnerability of major sports competitions to cyber threats and serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding sensitive data.
- For more information, follow Pierluigi Paganini on Twitter: @securityaffairs, Facebook, and Mastodon.
- Credit: SecurityAffairs - hacking, Cyber Fattah
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