When a major event occurs in the globe, cybercriminals attempt to profit from it. For the same apparent reasons, fraudsters are keeping an eye on the Tokyo Olympics. Researchers and security agencies have already issued warnings about the event’s potential for cyberattacks.
Recent Attacks
A malware sample with wiper capabilities was discovered by Japanese researchers. This malware has the ability to delete files from compromised computers and is specifically designed to attack Ichitaro Japanese word processors.
- In another case, a Japanese government official revealed that the Olympic ticket portal’s user IDs and passwords were leaked online. The leak, however, did not come from Tokyo 2020’s system.
- The Japanese Olympic Committee disclosed last month that it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. The committee, on the other hand, refused to pay the ransom and removed all compromised computers.
Alert from the FBI
The FBI has issued a warning regarding possible hostile operations that might disrupt a variety of events involving media transmission, hospitality, ticketing, transit, or security.
- Furthermore, the organization cautioned of prospective assaults such as video feed hijacking, ransomware, and DDoS attacks.
- The broadcast-only Games this year, involving ISPs and television networks, are thought to be in the crosshairs of attackers, posing a threat to global spectators.
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