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Scammers Target Olympic Venue With Ransomware Attack
Security & Fraud // August 06, 2024

French police are reportedly investigating a ransomware attack at a Paris Olympic venue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
Security & Fraud // July 29, 2024

Amid a worldwide data breach surge, France is dealing with an older-school type of cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics
News // July 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
Fraud Prevention // July 22, 2024

Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events

July 22, 2024
Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cybersecurity Concerns Test Paris Olympics Preparations

June 19, 2024
The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics are set for just over a month from now, and the event is starting to look a lot like the banking and payments...

Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide

February 28, 2020
The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a convenient and comfortable substitute. Why pay a...

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Visa: 78% of Purchases at Paris Olympics Involved Contactless Payments

August 06, 2024
About three-quarters of the international purchases made in Paris during the first weekend of the Olympic Games were made with contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

Scammers Target Olympic Venue With Ransomware Attack

August 06, 2024
French police are reportedly investigating a ransomware attack at a Paris Olympic venue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games

July 29, 2024
Amid a worldwide data breach surge, France is dealing with an older-school type of cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Paris Olympics Draws 18% More Sponsor Spending Than 2021

July 12, 2024
U.S. companies are reportedly looking to this summer’s Paris Olympics to put them ahead of their competitors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...