ZeroFox Intelligence Flash Report - Pro-Russia Actors Threaten Paris Olympics

In this Flash Report, ZeroFox researchers analyze ongoing threats made by pro-Russia threat actors against the Paris Olympics.

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The 2024 Olympics, scheduled to be held from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France, is facing and likely will continue to face cyberattacks—primarily from politically motivated actors.
Pro-Russian hacktivists are likely to conduct low impact attacks targeting Olympics-related events and states that oppose Russia’s participation in the Games.
Russian-aligned actors will likely try to undermine the International Olympic Committee (IOC) via disinformation campaigns. These efforts may result in disruption to the event, dissuade spectators from attending, and create fear among attendees and athletes, leading to reputational damage of the host (France), the IOC, and, by extension, the West.
Malicious Pro-Russian cyber activities are likely part of a broader strategic initiative seeking to undermine both France’s security, credibility, and ability to host such a large-scale international event, as well as that of the IOC.