Security News > 2024 > June > Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds

Organisations linked to the Paris Olympics 2024 have an increased risk of cyber attacks, including ransomware, credential leaks and phishing campaigns, a study has found.

TechRepublic takes a closer look at the highest priority cyber threats to the 2024 Paris Olympics identified in the report.

Ransomware attackers target companies linked to Paris Olympics.

These two factors compounded mean that the risk of ransomware attacks for organisations associated with the running of the Games is high, as attackers will seize the opportunity for a payday.

Phishing scams directed at Paris Olympics attendees and associated companies.

"Monitoring the evolution of cyber and influence threat actor TTPs and adoption of new technologies ensuring robust cyber defences among all organisations involved in the Paris Olympics from the IOC to public transportation, and fostering international cooperation in intelligence-sharing will be critical to ensuring the seamless running of the Paris Olympics."

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