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What Is the Cyber Threat to Sports?

SecureWorld News

With sports returning to fields and arenas across the globe, much of the focus lies beyond the games themselves: namely, protecting players, coaches, and staff from the spread of COVID-19. Sports and cybersecurity: the intersection. While the connection between sports and cybersecurity isn't obvious, though, it is significant.

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Hackers Seek to Score Against Super Bowl Cyber Defense

SecureWorld News

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl face elevated cyber risks due to the proliferation of connected networks and devices used by venues, teams, vendors, media, and attendees. Potential risks span from malware infections to denial-of-service attacks to theft of sensitive data. This year, the U.S.

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Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Fouls During March Madness

SecureWorld News

Phishing schemes One of the biggest threats is phishing, where fraudulent emails, texts, or social media messages impersonate legitimate sources like sports sites to steal credentials or personal data. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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Cybersecurity Experts Sound the Alarm Ahead of Super Bowl LVII

SecureWorld News

So, of course, the largest sporting event in the United States is no exception. Many might see this as an innocent sporting event only and not the cultural phenomenon that creates opportunities for criminals. Cybersecurity experts are warning of increased cyber threats ahead of Super Bowl LVII, set to take place on February 5, 2023.

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2024 Paris Olympics Present Podium-Worthy Cybersecurity Challenges

SecureWorld News

Using publicly available information and proprietary threat intelligence provided by FortiRecon, the report provides a comprehensive view of planned attacks, such as third-party breaches, infostealers, phishing, and malware, including ransomware.

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Your Company’s Executives Are in the Crosshairs of Whaling. Are They Ready?

SecureWorld News

These attacks try to trick the target into approving a fraudulent transaction, click on a link that holds malware, open a malicious file, or enter their password on a fake website. Information about them, like their birthdays, family members, and even their favorite restaurants or sports teams, is often widely available online.

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A new age of digital defense: The MonoDefense security suite review

Dataconomy

More than just a regular guardian, it comes packed with an arsenal of tools – from a powerful VPN to a vigilant DNS firewall, a crafty SmartDNS, a rock-solid password manager, and a trusty Authenticator to double down on security. Authenticator KeepSolid Authenticator is a security tool designed to enhance account protection.