The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has released a bulletin detailing the cyber threats facing major international sporting events. It warns of potential threats from cybercriminals, hacktivists, and state-sponsored actors over the next year. This bulletin is crucial for all Canadians participating in these events, including spectators, athletes, and associated organizations.
Key Points
- Cybercriminals: High-profile sporting events are attractive targets for profit-driven cybercriminals. Expect attempts at business email compromise, ransomware attacks, and phishing campaigns targeting event organizers and attendees.
- Hacktivists: These actors may use events to promote their causes through website defacements, DDoS attacks, and hack-and-leak operations.
- State-Sponsored Actors: These entities might engage in cyber espionage, targeting high-profile individuals and organizations to gather sensitive information and maintain persistent access.
Despite variations in size, popularity, and host nation, the threats to sporting events are consistent. Canadians should be aware of these risks and adopt basic cybersecurity best practices. Please to the report below:
For more information: Canada Center for Cybersecurity
