2024

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<p>The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are experiencing resounding success, boosting the French economy. However, an unexpected event has shaken this enthusiasm: a cyberattack targeting several sites, including the Grand Palais. Hackers have demanded a ransom in crypto. Recent revelations: the financial data of many museums are now threatened with public release if the ransom is not paid.</p>
<h2 id="h-les-jo-de-paris-2024-victimes-de-hacking">The Paris 2024 Olympics Victims of Hacking</h2>
<p>During the Olympic period, a grand event meant to provide <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/paris-2024-olympics-major-economic-boost-for-france/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a significant boost to France’s economy</a>, <strong>a cyberattack hit <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/paris-2024-olympics-major-economic-boost-for-france/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">about forty French tourist sites</a></strong>, including the prestigious Grand Palais. This site is currently hosting <strong>the fencing and taekwondo events</strong>.</p>
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<p>On the night of August 3 to 4, 2024, the IT director detected <strong>unusual activity</strong>, revealing a ransomware attack. The financial data of museums, including the Louvre, were encrypted.</p>
<p>The BL2C investigation focuses on the <strong>identification of the hackers</strong> and the <strong>protection of sensitive data</strong>.</p>
<p>The hackers are threatening to <strong>expose the data if a ransom in crypto is not paid</strong>. No indication is given as to the nature of the requested assets: bitcoin, ether, or others?</p>
<p>The BL2C investigation focuses on the <strong>identification of the hackers</strong> and the <strong>protection of sensitive data</strong>.</p>
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<p>ANSSI has confirmed that <strong>the Olympic Games will proceed without interruption</strong>. Cybersecurity remains a major issue, especially with the growing use of cryptocurrencies.</p>
<p>This situation underlines the importance of robust systems to prevent and respond to cyberattacks. Cultural and tourist institutions must strengthen their digital defenses to avoid future threats.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/the-paris-olympics-under-the-supervision-of-ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Could the use of AI for monitoring the Olympic Games</a> have ensured optimal security against these cyberattacks? The question remains, while France reinforces its cybersecurity measures.</p>
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Several Websites Related to the Paris Olympics Have Been Hacked: Crypto Ransom Demanded!

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