July 5, 2024 at 09:07AM
Cybercriminal activity has increased around the Euro 2024 football tournament, with over 15,000 UEFA credentials exposed on underground forums. Threat intelligence firm Cyberint warns of potential risks for fans and their employers due to stolen corporate credentials. The tournament has already been targeted by DDoS attacks and is expected to face further threats.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. Cybercriminal activity has increased around major sporting events like the Euro 2024 tournament, posing risks for fans and their employers.
2. More than 15,000 credentials belonging to UEFA customers have been exposed on underground forums, with an additional 2,000 credentials for sale on the Dark Web.
3. Employees are at risk when using their work email addresses to sign up for non-business services, as it provides a potential lead for cyberattackers.
4. DDoS attacks have targeted the online broadcast of sporting events, with cybersecurity experts warning of an increase in such attacks at future events.
5. European cybersecurity experts have identified a rise in cyber attacks for the Euro 2024 tournament, largely attributed to Russian cyber operations and hackers.
6. Cyberint anticipates that major state-sponsored threat actors will target future events, such as the 2024 Summer Olympics, with various types of attacks including credential theft, ticket fraud, and malicious files.
These takeaways highlight the growing cyber threats targeting major sporting events and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect fans, employees, and the integrity of the events.