Major Sporting Events a Prime Target for Cybercriminals, Federal Centre Warns

Major Sporting Events a Prime Target for Cybercriminals, Federal Centre Warns
Torchbearer Didier Drogba of France holds the torch to light the cauldron at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on May 9, 2024. The Canadian Press/AP-Daniel Cole
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The coming Paris Olympics and other major sporting events are tempting targets for cybercriminals and hacktivists looking to fatten their wallets, promote causes or pilfer secrets, federal security officials warn.

A Canadian Centre for Cyber Security bulletin published on May 31 says criminals operating online will very likely try to extort organizations involved in—or located near—major sporting events.