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Cyber threat to Olympics: Security firm

Posted On: Jul. 6, 2016 12:00 AM CST

Cyber attacks are likely to increase ahead of and during the Brazil Olympics, according to Israel-based security firm Cytegic, reported The Times of Israel.

The financial services sector, retail companies and government agencies are likely to be the target of these attacks.

Surges in cyber activity have typically been associated with major global sporting events, including the UEFA Champions League Finals 2015/16 and the 2015 Copa America tournament.

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