The 2024 Paris Olympics is inching closer and closer, and many are taking advantage of the largest sporting event in the world by launching fake websites claiming to sell tickets. However, the perpetrators of these scams are taking advantage of the intense anticipation and hype surrounding the upcoming international multi-sport competition.
For over 120 years, the modern Olympics have been a spectacle, and the excitement is massive, with many hoping to catch the action physically.
Fake 2024 Paris Olympics Websites Sell Scam Tickets
A blog post from cybersecurity researchers from Proofpoint reported the growing numbers of fake 2024 Paris Olympics ticket websites on the internet, particularly as the event draws near. Various bad actors and scammers are now taking advantage of the dwindling number of tickets and seats for the upcoming international games, especially for those rushing to get one.
The report highlights one website, "paris24tickets.com," which promises to deliver tickets but does not guarantee the pass and only takes money.
Moreover, researchers believe that these websites are not all about money; they may also steal one's personal and sensitive data.
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It was also reported that this website appeared as the second sponsored site on Google, taking advantage of the company's paid marketing feature. While these websites appear legitimate, it is important to note that buying from the source is the best way to secure one's ticket needs.
The official website of the 2024 Paris Olympics still sells several tickets but is quickly running out.
2024 Paris Olympics and Its Security Measures
The French government has seen an increase in hacks and intense cyberattacks over the past few months as the world counts down until the globally anticipated sporting showcase in Paris, the chosen city for the 2024 Olympics. Officials reported that many are launching attacks against the country and city ahead of the event, but they said that the situation is under control.
As part of its improvement and heightening of security measures, the country's lawmakers also voted on the controversial bill to legalize AI-powered surveillance in the state. The reason behind this was the 2024 Paris Olympics event that would be held in late July and early August, despite many who criticized and went against it.
The country's cybersecurity heads and agencies are all warning against the upcoming attacks against it, the event, and many more as the international games draw thousands of international attendees. However, it is not only an attack on Paris that is imminent but also the audience that would want to witness the event, particularly with the rise of fake ticket websites now.
