When the Olympics connect everything, attackers pay attention

Global sporting events bring a surge of network traffic, new systems, and short term partnerships. That mix draws attention from cyber threat actors who see opportunity in scale and distraction. A new Palo Alto Networks threat study on the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games outlines how attackers are expected to operate across the event’s digital ecosystem, from ticketing platforms to telecom infrastructure. A target-rich environment Large events depend on fast deployment. Temporary venues, pop … More →

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