APOPKA, Fla. - s4story -- Naismith International Basketball Foundation Addresses Website Security Incident
Port Allen, Louisiana — May 1, 2026
The Naismith International Basketball Foundation (NIBF) today confirmed that its official website experienced a security compromise that affected portions of the site's public-facing content.
Upon discovery, immediate steps were taken to secure the environment, limit access, and begin a full investigation in coordination with hosting and platform providers. At this time, the organization is working diligently to restore normal functionality and ensure the integrity of all digital systems.
What We Know
Unauthorized changes were detected on the website's homepage.
Internal pages and core organizational content remain intact.
The issue appears to be isolated to the website environment and is actively being addressed.
Data & Privacy
At this stage of the investigation:
There is no confirmed evidence of unauthorized access to donor, partner, or user financial data.
As a precaution, enhanced security measures and monitoring protocols have been implemented.

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Actions Taken
Engaged technical teams to identify and remove any malicious code.
Initiated a full security audit of website infrastructure.
Reset access credentials and strengthened authentication protocols.
Working toward restoration from a clean and secure backup.
Our Commitment
The Naismith International Basketball Foundation remains committed to safeguarding the trust of its community, partners, and supporters. Protecting the integrity of our digital presence is a top priority, and we are taking all necessary measures to prevent future incidents.
We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community as we work through this matter.
Media Contact
Naismith International Basketball Foundation
Email: info@naismithfoundation.org
Website: naismithfoundation.org (temporarily under maintenance)
About the Naismith International Basketball Foundation (NIBF)
The NIBF is dedicated to preserving the legacy, values, and integrity of the game of basketball as inspired by Dr. James Naismith. Through education, community engagement, and global initiatives, the Foundation promotes honor, dignity, respect, and sportsmanship at every level of the game.
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https://naismithfoundation.org/