Winter Olympics hack shows how advanced groups can fake attribution
| Title | Winter Olympics hack shows how advanced groups can fake attribution |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 2018 |
| Authors | Chris Bing |
| Magazine | Cyber Scoop |
| Edition | Government |
| Date Published | 2/26/2018 |
| Keywords | Articles of Interest, C3E 2019, Cognitive Security, Cognitive Security in Cyber, hackers, Hacking, Winter Olympics |
| Abstract | A malware attack that disrupted the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics highlights false flag operations. The malware called the "Olympic Destroyer" contained code deriving from other well-known attacks launched by different hacking groups. This lead different cybersecurity companies to accuse Russia, North Korea, Iran, or China. |
| URL | https://www.cyberscoop.com/winter-olympics-hack-attribution-talos-washington-post/ |
| Citation Key | node-62457 |