Hacktivist Targeting Criteria for the Olympic Games Revealed in New Report

A recent threat intelligence report from Radware provides insights into the changing cybersecurity landscape surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics. The report predicts that hacktivists will seek to create chaos by targeting high-profile entities. The report emphasizes the importance of timing and impact. 

1. Timing: By attacking at critical moments, hacktivists can amplify disruption with minimal effort.
2. Impact: Focusing on services that attract significant media attention can result in broader repercussions. 

Based on these factors, the report highlights specific sectors and industries at heightened risk of hacktivist attacks. These include:

1. Olympic operations and logistics (such as ticketing systems or hotel booking platforms)
2. Media and streaming services
3. Sports betting
4. Financial services
5. Hospitality and tourism
6. Olympic digital services (like official mobile apps) 

The report warns that increased geopolitical tensions could spur hacktivists to intensify their focus on the Olympics. Possible outcomes of successful hacktivist attacks may involve diplomatic conflicts, safety risks, and harm to the reputation of the Olympic Games.