EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Threat actors frequently exploit high-profile global events like sporting championships to target public interest through phishing, scams, and malicious domains. By monitoring event-specific domain registrations, DNS anomalies, and URL traffic, defenders can uncover suspicious activities tied to trending topics. During major events, spikes in newly registered domains containing event-specific keywords are common, often with a significant percentage flagged as suspicious. These domains are typically linked to phishing, malware distribution, and fraudulent schemes, highlighting the opportunistic nature of malicious campaigns.