140+ cyberattacks targeted the Paris Olympics, with 22 successful intrusions affecting key infrastructure; none disrupted the competitions.

140+ cyberattacks targeted the Paris Olympics, with 119 low-impact events and 22 successful malicious actor intrusions, primarily affecting government entities, sports, transport, and telecoms infrastructure. Despite the higher number of incidents compared to the Tokyo Olympics, none disrupted the competitions. Cybersecurity experts warn of potential DDoS attacks, physical threats, and disinformation campaigns during high-profile events.

August 13, 2024
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