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A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

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A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

Sporting events attract cybercriminal activity, and organizations should adopt security best practices to protect against associated threats. The article discusses how major events like the Winter Olympics create opportunities for attackers and recommends preventive measures.

Why it matters: Security practitioners managing systems during high-profile sporting events face elevated risk from criminal activity timed to exploit event-related attention and distraction; implementation of hardened practices now mitigates exposure.

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