Paris Olympics Ramps Up Cyber Defenses Against Potential Russian Hacking Threats

May 4, 2024
Paris Olympics Ramps Up Cyber Defenses Against Potential Russian Hacking Threats
  • Cybersecurity experts are ramping up training against cyberattacks ahead of the Paris Olympics.

  • Friendly hackers are being enlisted to test and strengthen the Olympic cyber defenses.

  • Russia's Sandworm military intelligence unit is identified as a primary threat due to the Ukraine conflict.

  • France's national cybersecurity agency is actively preparing for potential Russian cyber threats.

  • A cybersecurity firm has discovered vulnerabilities in the Olympic Games' online infrastructure.

  • Preventative measures are being taken to address both known and emerging cyber threats to secure the Games.

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