A recent threat intelligence report from Radware offers insights into the evolving cyber landscape surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics. The report suggests that hacktivists will attempt to induce chaos by leveraging high-visibility targets. The central criteria the report focuses on is timing and impact.
- Timing: By striking at pivotal moments, hacktivists can increase disruption with less effort.
- Impact: Targeting services that may gather large media focus can lead to a wider impact.
Considering these key points, the report asserts that certain sectors and industries may be at higher risk of hacktivist activity. These include:
- Olympics operations and logistics (such as ticketing systems or hotel booking platforms)
- Media and streaming services
- Sports betting
- Financial services
- Hospitality and tourism
- Olympics digital services (such as official mobile apps)
The report suggests that heightened geopolitical conflict could encourage hacktivists to target the Olympics more intently. Potential consequences of successful hacktivist campaigns may include diplomatic issues, safety threats and reputational damage to the Olympic Games.
