Mitigating cyber risks in sports events: Safeguarding both data and fans
1 year, 7 months ago

Mitigating cyber risks in sports events: Safeguarding both data and fans

India TV News  

Mitigating cyber risks in sports events: Safeguarding both data and fans During major sports events like the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the Winter Olympics, the risk of cyber threats is elevated. In the context of high-profile sports events like the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the Winter Olympics, the exposure to cyber threats is heightened. Essential Practices for Safeguarding Data and Fans Amidst interconnected networks and numerous stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity is imperative for sports teams, venues, and fans. In the realm of major sports events, cybersecurity awareness and preventive measures are essential to safeguarding both valuable data and enthusiastic fans.

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World Athletics offers AI protection for 25 athletes targeted by Cyberbullying
3 months ago

World Athletics offers AI protection for 25 athletes targeted by Cyberbullying

The Hindu  

World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social media platforms after they were targeted by cyber bullies during major recent events, the governing body said on Wednesday. World Athletics unveiled findings of a four-year report analysing online abuse in the sport using Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service. “Athlete welfare is at the very top of our …

French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics
10 months, 2 weeks ago

French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event. “My dream for the Olympics is that technology and cybersecurity aren’t talked about, because that will mean it was a non-issue,” said Jérémy Couture, who heads the Paris Games organizers’ cybersecurity …

Tips for avoiding cyber threats during ICC World Cup 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Tips for avoiding cyber threats during ICC World Cup 2023

India TV News  

Tips for avoiding cyber threats during ICC World Cup 2023 As anticipation builds for the ICC World Cup 2023 among cricket enthusiasts in India, there's another group equally excited, but for malicious reasons—cybercriminals. Major global sporting events like the ICC World Cup draw billions of viewers and fans, creating a tempting opportunity for cybercriminals. Beware of phishing emails and websites …

Football and cyber attacks
2 years, 3 months ago

Football and cyber attacks

The Hindu  

It is football time across the world. But with the popularity, also comes the pressure to protect the players’ and the clubs’ financial assets in a world where cyber crime can damage stakeholders. Two years ago, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre reported that sports organisations were under far more cyber attacks than other companies. According to Stas Protassov, co-founder, …

AI at World Cup 2022 to check crowds, control climate
2 years, 4 months ago

AI at World Cup 2022 to check crowds, control climate

Al Jazeera  

Qatar has set up a tech hub that uses AI to keep an eye on the spectators, predict crowd swells and control stadium temperature. Doha, Qatar – There’s a room in Qatar’s capital Doha with hundreds of screens that show the crowd attending the World Cup 2022 matches. With more than 1.2 million fans expected in the country for the …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Athlete surveillance warnings cloud China's Games
3 years, 2 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Athlete surveillance warnings cloud China's Games

Firstpost  

National Olympic associations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have advised athletes to leave their personal devices at home and use temporary burner phones if possible while in China for the Games. Beijing: A growing number of Western nations and cybersecurity groups have issued digital surveillance warnings for next month’s Winter Olympics in Beijing, with some …

Premier League clubs to be given tips to combat cyber crime
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League clubs to be given tips to combat cyber crime

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will attend a sports cyber security summit on Wednesday — two months after Manchester United were held to ransom by hackers. The National Cyber Security Centre will give guidance to over 180 representatives from clubs and organisations across several sports in how to protect themselves from cyber criminals. Premier League clubs are set to get guidance from …

Japan to use cyberattack countermeasures to protect Tokyo Games
4 years, 5 months ago

Japan to use cyberattack countermeasures to protect Tokyo Games

The Hindu  

Japan's chief government spokesman said on Tuesday the country will put cyberattack countermeasures in place to make sure the Tokyo Olympics are a success. READ| British officials said the hackers from Russia's GRU military intelligence agency had also conducted “cyber reconnaissance” operations against Tokyo Games organisers. The attacks on the 2020 Games are the latest in a string of hacking …

UK cyber security says Premier League clubs targeted by hackers
4 years, 8 months ago

UK cyber security says Premier League clubs targeted by hackers

The Hindu  

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre warned on Thursday that hackers are increasingly targeting football clubs in the Premier League in a wider attack on the country's sports sector. In a new report on cyber threat to sports organisations, the NCSC highlighted a case where the emails of a Premier League team's managing director were hacked before transfer talks, resulting in …

Infantino expects release of info from cyberattack on FIFA
6 years, 4 months ago

Infantino expects release of info from cyberattack on FIFA

Associated Press  

LONDON — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is braced for a release of private information gained by hackers after world soccer’s governing body said its computer network was subject to another cyberattack. “The questions we received, we answered,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said when asked about what could be released. So if then this is being portrayed as something bad, I …

World Cup live stream channels that let fans watch 2018 final match online for free endanger football fans
6 years, 8 months ago

World Cup live stream channels that let fans watch 2018 final match online for free endanger football fans

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year, more fans than ever before are tuning into tournament games through sites providing links to …

World Cup 2018: Leading counter terror official warns Americans warned not to take electronic devices to Russia over hacking fears
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2018: Leading counter terror official warns Americans warned not to take electronic devices to Russia over hacking fears

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A leading counter-terror official …

World Cup 2018: GCHQ to brief England players over PS4 and smartphone use amid fears of Russian cyber-attacks
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2018: GCHQ to brief England players over PS4 and smartphone use amid fears of Russian cyber-attacks

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The NCSC was established last year and largely focuses on protecting the …

Ukad hack: Anti-doping agency holding thousands of sports stars’ drug test details hit by cyber attack
6 years, 11 months ago

Ukad hack: Anti-doping agency holding thousands of sports stars’ drug test details hit by cyber attack

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

FIFA World Cup 2018: English Football Association to increase cyber security over hacking concerns
7 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: English Football Association to increase cyber security over hacking concerns

Firstpost  

The FA has written a letter to FIFA expressing its concerns about sensitive information such as injuries, strategies and tactics being leaked before matches during the World Cup. The English Football Association will increase cyber security for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after hacking attacks by a group suspected of links to a Russian spy agency, media reports said. …

Hacker group threatens cyber-attack on World Cup sponsors
10 years, 9 months ago

Hacker group threatens cyber-attack on World Cup sponsors

Firstpost  

The hacker group Anonymous is preparing a cyber-attack on corporate sponsors of the World Cup in Brazil to protest the lavish spending on the soccer games in a country struggling to provide basic services, said a hacker with knowledge of the plan on Friday. Earlier this week, Anonymous attacked the Brazil’s Foreign Ministry computer networks and leaked dozens of confidential …

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