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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 sporting events like the Winter Olympics are a big draw for cybercriminals, and fans should follow best practices.
- Ticket scams and sports-themed fraud spike dramatically around major competitions such as the Winter Olympic Games.
- Fans should buy tickets only from official sources and avoid deals that seem too good to be true.