PSG’s ticket office was targeted by a cyberattack days before a Champions League quarter-final. This attack highlights the vulnerability of official ticketing systems during major sporting events. Such an attack can disrupt the sale of tickets, cause financial loss, and damage the organization’s reputation if fans lose trust in the service. The attack also underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect against potential breaches.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/08/sport-events-cybercrime/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/paris-saint-germain-academy-usa
"id": "par641070825",
"linkid": "paris-saint-germain-academy-usa",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "7/2025",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation: Attack on which customers experience fraudulent activity"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Sports',
'location': 'Global',
'name': 'Major Sports Events',
'type': 'Organization'}],
'attack_vector': ['Fake Ticket Sites',
'Phishing',
'DDoS Attacks',
'Deepfakes',
'State-Sponsored Attacks'],
'description': 'Fake ticket sites, stolen login details, and DDoS attacks are '
'common ways criminals try to make money or disrupt an event.',
'impact': {'systems_affected': ['Ticketing Systems',
'Betting Platforms',
'Live Streams']},
'lessons_learned': 'Enable MFA, keep systems and software up to date, train '
'staff to recognize phishing attempts, understand risk '
'exposure, monitor for threats, prepare for DDoS attacks, '
'create an incident response plan.',
'motivation': ['Financial Gain', 'Disruption', 'Geopolitical Motives'],
'recommendations': 'Enable MFA, keep systems and software up to date, train '
'staff to recognize phishing attempts, understand risk '
'exposure, monitor for threats, prepare for DDoS attacks, '
'create an incident response plan.',
'references': [{'source': 'Verizon’s Global Cyber Defense Practice'}],
'threat_actor': ['Cybercriminals', 'State-Sponsored Groups'],
'title': 'Cyber Threats to Major Sports Events',
'type': 'Cyber Attack'}