Paris 2024 Olympics recap: Internet trends, cyber threats, and popular moments

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics concluded on August 11, with a significant impact on global internet traffic. France experienced the most pronounced drops in internet activity during key Olympic events, particularly during the opening and closing ceremonies. Other countries also saw decreased online activity during these times, with viewers shifting to broadcast TV for live coverage of the games. The rise in DNS traffic for official Olympic websites and streaming platforms covering the event indicates strong interest in online coverage, especially among certain audiences, complementing traditional TV viewership. Cybersecurity threats, including DDoS attacks on sponsor sites and the increase in Olympic-related emails (including spam and malicious ones), underscore both the marketing impact of this global event and its vulnerabilities.