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France Deploys Army, Heightens Security Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics Amid Cyber and Terror Threats

Jul 17, 2024, 11:14 AM

France is facing heightened security concerns ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which are less than two weeks away. The country remains on its highest terror alert level as security checks revealed that more than 130 individuals on its watchlist applied for internal access to the Games. In response, France has deployed its army to bolster security measures. Additionally, there have been 'trial' DDoS attacks on French sites, indicating potential greater cybersecurity threats during the event. Experts, including @ProcessUnity's Dave Stapleton, emphasize that securing such large-scale events requires international collaboration, as cybercriminals target these events.