Cyber Incident Victim: FC Barcelona
Date:
Jul 2025
Location:
Spain
Summary
We need to produce a concise incident summary (~45-180 words) as ONE paragraph (>=2 sentences). Rules: (1) No calendar dates or years. (2) No headings, labels, bullets, or intro phrases. (3) Plain factual narrative only—no recommendations
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
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| Available to members | 0 motives | 1 technique |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
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| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
On July 27, 2025, FC Barcelona's streaming platforms experienced a large‑scale attack involving numerous pages that attempted to capture the live feed of the preseason match against Vissel Kobe. The influx of requests constituted an avalanche of traffic that overwhelmed the normal operation of the streaming infrastructure. In response to this surge, the platform's security mechanisms were automatically triggered. These mechanisms, while intended to protect the service, inadvertently disrupted the broadcast on both the club's official website and the Culers App. As a result, viewers attempting to watch the game through those channels encountered interruptions or loss of the live stream.
To ensure that the match could still be viewed by fans, the club immediately decided to make the broadcast available free of charge on its official YouTube channel. This action was taken as a contingency measure to guarantee the continuity of the broadcast despite the ongoing issues with the primary platforms. FC Barcelona issued a public apology for the inconvenience caused to supporters who were affected by the disruption. The club also stated that it would reach out directly to all individuals who experienced problems during the incident to address their concerns. No further details about the attackers or the specific security tools involved were disclosed in the statement.