Olympique Marseille Confirms Cyberattack on Website, Reassures Fans About Data

French club Olympique Marseille confirmed that its official website was subjected to a cyberattack last Monday, according to digital security specialist Clément Domingo.

The club explained in statements to "RMC" that the incident occurred after a hacker allegedly offered a database for sale, containing information related to approximately 400,000 club members and fans online.

The southern French club reassured its supporters, clarifying that the circulated figures regarding affected accounts were greatly exaggerated. It emphasized that no banking data or passwords were leaked or exposed during this attack.

Meanwhile, Olympique Marseille's management has initiated in-depth investigations to ascertain the full implications of the data breach. The club also confirmed that the technical glitch affecting the website has been fully resolved, and services have returned to normal.

The Ligue 1 club took immediate legal steps by filing an official complaint with France's National Commission for Informatics and Liberties (CNIL), the government body responsible for personal data protection.

This incident comes at a time when several international brands have faced similar attacks. The club continues to monitor its systems to ensure the security of its digital platforms and protect fan privacy in the future.