Authorities in Austria said they successfully blocked the Eurovision cyberattack, targeting the Song Contest during the competition week in Vienna. 

According to Austrian authorities, nearly 500 cyberattack attempts were recorded during Eurovision activities in the capital. The cyberattack on Eurovision targeted both the official Eurovision website and access control systems used at the venue, raising concerns about possible disruption to one of Europe’s largest live entertainment broadcasts. 

Michael Takàcs, head of Austria’s federal police, said the attempted cyber sabotage operations were detected and prevented before they could cause serious damage. Speaking at a press conference, ...