Tokyo 2020: is it possible to hack the Olympic Games?

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5 years ago

July 5, 2021

Experts are concerned that cyber hackers will take aim at the upcoming 20-21 Tokyo Olympic Games

Cybersecurity experts are raising the alarm that hackers may zero in on the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The warnings follow numerous and high-profile cyberattacks over the past 12-months, some of which have taken companies’ infrastructure completely offline.

Speaking to The Hill, the Cyber Threat Alliance says “the Olympics are a huge opportunity for a country, in this case, Japan, to put its best foot forward, to show off”

The CTA warns:

“Any nation-state that is not aligned with Japan may see an opportunity here to try to embarrass Japan through a cyberattack”.

In a report published last year, the CTA details a number of potential cybersecurity threats against the 20-21 games, including disinformation, ransomware attacks and data leaks.

Back in 20-18, the Winter Olympics were subject to this type of attack, when Russian hackers infiltrated the Olympic networks prior to the opening ceremony.

The hackers managed to slow down the entry of spectators, took WiFi networks offline and tampered with the broadcast.

Should we be worried about Russian hackers targeting the games?

Russia is certainly viewed as one of the biggest threat to the games when it comes to this issue.

A representative from cybersecurity group FireEye says “as far as the cyber risks go, I think the most important threat is the risk of disruption by Russian actors.”

The games are due to kick off on July 23.

Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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14 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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15 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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15 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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