Paris Olympics should brace for cyberattacks from Russia, experts say


According to the study, the Olympics' core networks are well protected against cyberattacks, meaning the risk of disruption is low to moderate. — AFP

PARIS: A Finnish cybersecurity firm expects the Paris Olympics to become the target of an increasing number of cyberattacks, especially by Russian actors, according to a new study released on July 15.

Experts at Finland's cybersecurity firm WithSecure said the organisers of this year's Summer Olympics held in Paris should brace for a higher risk of cyberattacks compared to previous editions "due to geopolitical turbulence."

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