Paris Olympics Ramps Up Cyber Defenses Against Potential Russian Hacking Threats
May 5, 2024![Paris Olympics Ramps Up Cyber Defenses Against Potential Russian Hacking Threats](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/ed35c83243d8981cb281c214722c93b2829b8af1f202e64725ca9e012dd3be179cfc0035e6e4658724b2a0fa08617e48bbce4ad2b46faadc3a3c680fd2d6892a.png)
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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The Independent • May 3, 2024
French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics![French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/a53a375f5667183a8f2e8e0714720fc3eaa853497ee1adfe10d76109680149e86289131220bcd1a818fb83fde4f745f3dc4a4bf87818bc0994ab7b01521e1a22.png)
The Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics