‘Cyberwarriors’ prepare against attacks during Paris Olympics

France is expecting an uptick in cyber attacks during the sporting contest, particularly from Russia. Cyber security defenders are preparing for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The so-called cyberwarriors have studied and analysed potential hackers’ strengths, tactics and weaknesses. Threats could be anyone from teenage show-offs and ransomware gangs to Russian military hackers with a track record of malicious cyberattacks that threaten to paralyse the IT systems vital for the sporting contest.