Sport security

Hacking Risk At Rio Olympics, Warn US Officials

Before they’ve even started, the Rio Olympics are already plagued with numerous issues jeopardising the security of visitors, players, and residents alike. From the Zika virus, through political instability, and known terror threats against the Games, to the newest warning issued to travellers: hacking. US intelligence officials are waning American travellers planning to attend the Games and other foreign destination that they could become the targets of hackers and cyber criminals planning to steal confidential information, whether personal or business related.

America’s top counter-intelligence official, Bill Evanina, is advising to use “clean” devices while abroad, USA Today reports. The Games, apart from drawing the world’s top athletes, will also present a “great playground” for intelligence services and criminals, Evanina says, due to the “sheer number of devices” present.