In cyber security, a threat actor refers to an individual, group, or entity that has the capability and the intent to carry out malicious activities against digital assets, information systems, or networks.
Threat actors vary widely in terms of their motivations, resources, and techniques and can include hackers, cyber-criminal organisations, nation-states state-sponsored entities, hacktivists, insiders, disgruntled employees, or even a competing organisation.
Although the threat landscape is dynamic, and new threat actors and TTPs continually emerge, we have observed some very specific trends in threat actors over the past few years.
CyBiz is currently in Paris for the opening of the Rugby World Cup. With the Olympics next year in Paris and the FIFA Women’s World Cup having recently finished in Australia and New Zealand, it’s a good opportunity to consider the Cyber Security risks associated with large international sporting events. These events make high-profile targets…
