FIA Data Breach: Sensitive Information of F1 Drivers Exposed

A data breach has occurred in the FIA, affecting all F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, and every driver with an FIA-sanctioned license. The breach, which was discovered by a group of cyber-security experts, including Gal Nagli, exposed sensitive information such as passport details, driver's license information, personal contact information, and internal FIA comments and staff management tools.

The breach was made possible by a severe vulnerability in the FIA's Driver Categorization portal, which allowed the hackers to gain administrative permissions and access valuable data. The group was able to locate Verstappen's passport details, personal contact info, his FIA correspondence, as well as his license documents, but claimed not to have accessed the contents of the files.

Those affected by the breach include all F1 drivers, as well as drivers with FIA-sanctioned licenses. To protect their data, individuals can take steps such as monitoring their personal information, using strong passwords, and being cautious when sharing sensitive information online.

To improve their data privacy online, individuals can sign up for Reklaim Protect at https://protect.reklaimyours.com.

Source: https://www.si.com/onsi/f1/news/hackers-access-f1-drivers-private-info-in-huge-fia-security-breach