KELA Research
2024 Paris Olympics: Cyber attacks are Far from Fair Game – An In-Depth Report
As the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaches, so does the risk of cyberattacks by various threat actors, including nation state actors, hacktivists and financially motivated criminals. The Olympics are an attractive target to these actors due to their high profile.
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games draw near, the potential for cyberattacks by various threat actors—including nation-state actors, hacktivists, and financially motivated criminals—significantly increases. The high profile of the Olympics makes it an attractive target, not only for direct attacks but also for those aimed at its partners, tourists, and broader French organizations.
This report delves into the specific threats anticipated during this period, the extended risk landscape, and the actors and tactics involved.
Read the report to find out about:
- The heightened risk of cyberattacks targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including those from nation-state actors, hacktivists, and financially motivated criminals.
- The extended threat landscape affecting not just the Olympics but also its partners, tourists, and French organizations, particularly critical infrastructure.
- Specific threat actors, such as Russia and hacktivists, and their anticipated tactics, including influence operations, social engineering attacks, and the exploitation of compromised credentials.