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The FIA have issued a statement in response to the cyber incident which exposed Max Verstappen’s confidential data.
Hackers exposed flaws in an FIA website containing personal data of drivers, including F1 champion Max Verstappen. The FIA confirmed a security breach occurred but took steps to secure the data. The issue was reported to data protection authorities. Security researcher Ian Carroll and colleagues accessed confidential data, including passport numbers and contact details, through the FIA portal. The trio reported their findings to the FIA after seeing sensitive information, like Verstappen’s passport and CV. The FIA responded, stating they took immediate steps to secure drivers’ data and reported the incident to data protection authorities. They confirmed no other digital platforms were affected by the breach, emphasizing their commitment to cybersecurity measures.
