2024 OLYMPICS-THEMED DOMAINS USED FOR CHINESE GAMBLING SITES

Aug. 13, 2024, 8:43 a.m.

Description

Cybercriminals seize high-profile events like the Olympic Games to orchestrate malicious campaigns. Researchers observed a surge in newly registered domains with Olympic themes used for illicit activities such as gambling sites, money laundering, and human trafficking schemes. These domains impersonate legitimate brands and sports sponsors, deceiving unsuspecting victims. Timely detection and awareness are crucial to foil these nefarious operations capitalizing on public interest surrounding major events.

Date

Published Created Modified
Aug. 13, 2024, 8:26 a.m. Aug. 13, 2024, 8:26 a.m. Aug. 13, 2024, 8:43 a.m.

Attack Patterns

T1609

T1522

T1537

T1588

T1608

T1584

Additional Informations

Hospitality

Technology