The upcoming Paris Olympics' digital footprint is relatively well-secured compared to previous events, but significant risks persist due to open ports, SSL misconfigurations, security header issues, domain squatting, and privacy violations. Although efforts have been made to strengthen cybersecurity, the event remains a prime target for hacktivists, cybercriminals, and nation-state groups. With over 700 domains, 800 web applications on multiple cloud providers across nine countries, maintaining security amidst the dynamic attack surface complexity poses a challenge
France's cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, has been preparing for potential cyber threats, following Russia's disruptive cyberattack during the 2018 Winter Olympics. The nature of threats faced by the Games, including phishing campaigns, DDoS attacks, and espionage, is influenced by geopolitical factors, with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine posing additional risks. The challenge of securing the Olympics' evolving digital infrastructure is likened to securing a constantly changing, intricate building. ```https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/paris-olympics-cybersecurity-at-risk-via-attack-surface-gaps