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How Paris Olympic authorities battled cyberattacks, and won gold

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The Olympic Games Paris 2024 was by most accounts a highly successful Olympics. Some 10,000 athletes from 204 nations competed in 329 events over 16 days. But before and during the event, authorities battled Olympic-size cybersecurity threats coming from multiple directions. In preparation for expected attacks, authorities took several proactive measures to ensure the security […]

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Olympic Sprint Decided By 40,000 FPS Photo Finish

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40,000 FPS Omega camera captures Olympic photo-finish

Advanced technology played a crucial role in determining the winner of the men’s 100-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In a historically close race, American sprinter Noah Lyles narrowly …read more Continue reading Olympic Sprint Decided By 40,000 FPS Photo Finish→

French Museum Network Hit by Ransomware Attack, but No Disruptions Are Reported at Olympic Events

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A ransomware attack targeted the central data systems of Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network.
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How Intelligence Sharing Can Help Keep Major Worldwide Sporting Events on Track

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The Olympic Games is only 29 days long, so set up and take down is a very intense period, where the threat actors can take advantage.
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Google, Microsoft: Russian Threat Actors Pose High Risk to 2024 Paris Olympics

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Google and Microsoft warn of elevated risks of cyber threats facing the 2024 Paris Olympics, especially from Russian threat actors.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds

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The authors of the report also say that attendees will “almost certainly” be targeted with Olympics-related phishing schemes. Continue reading Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds→

Fake Tom Cruise warns of violence at Paris Olympics in pro-Russian info op

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The influence campaign includes a phony Netflix documentary and seeks to undermine France and the International Olympic Committee.

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Critical Cybersecurity Loopholes Found in Paris 2024 Olympics Infrastructure

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By Deeba Ahmed
Paris 2024 Olympics face cybersecurity threats. Outpost24 analysis reveals open ports, SSL misconfigurations, and more. Can the organizers secure the Games in time? Read for critical insights and potential consequences.
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French Cyberwarriors Ready to Test Their Defense Against Hackers and Malware During the Olympics

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Vincent Strubel, who heads France’s national cybersecurity agency, called the cyberthreats level facing the Olympic Games unprecedented.
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