Agence France-Presse (AFP), the global news agency, was hit by a cyberattack on Friday, affecting its delivery service to clients. The attack is under investigation by French authorities, with AFP’s technical teams working to resolve the incident. This incident comes amidst a wave of cyberattacks in France, including those targeting government entities and infrastructure during the Paris Olympics.
French authorities have successfully foiled 68 cyberattacks targeting the Paris Olympics, including two aimed at Olympic sites in the capital, since last week. The attacks were detected and stopped in time, according to Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games face daunting cybersecurity challenges, with experts anticipating a surge in attacks from organized crime, activists, and even nation-states. To mitigate the threats, organizers have collaborated with the French national security agency (ANSSI), Cisco, and Eviden to implement robust security measures. The cybersecurity operation center, operating from a secret location, aims to minimize the impact of cyberattacks on the Games.
