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Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, and sporting and entertainment events, based on its learnings...

report highlights threats to large venues, and sporting and entertainment events, based on its learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the State of Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

“Cybersecurity threats to large events and venues, especially those in increasingly connected environments, are diverse and complex, and require constant vigilance and collaboration among stakeholders to prevent and mitigate escalation,” says Colin Erasmus, Chief Operations Officer at Microsoft South Africa.

“The huge swell of attendees and staff that bring data and information with them through their own devices increases the attack surface and can also be targeted through vulnerable event digital amenities, like companion mobile apps, wireless hotspots, and QR codes with malicious URLs,” adds Erasmus.developed comprehensive cybersecurity defences for Qatari facilities and organisations supporting the soccer tournament.

 

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