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A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats
February 2, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: LOW
It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.
Key Takeaways
- ESET warns that major sporting events such as the Winter Olympics attract a wave of ticket scams, fake merchandise stores, and other cyberthreats.
- Fans should buy tickets and merchandise only through official channels to avoid losing money to fraudulent Olympics-themed websites.
- Be wary of too-good-to-be-true deals and unsolicited sports-related links, as cybercriminals time their campaigns around major events.