Welivesecurity Cybercriminals Target Winter Olympics with Scams and Threats
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Cybercriminals are exploiting the Winter Olympics to launch scams, particularly through fake ticketing websites. This trend has been seen since the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, with various threat actors, including state-aligned groups, participating in these activities. The extensive digital presence of the Olympics makes it a prime target for opportunistic scammers.
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