2024 OLYMPICS-THEMED DOMAINS USED FOR CHINESE GAMBLING SITES

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.