The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin on 6 February in Italy, attracting the attention of fans both online and offline. Hundreds of athletes will participate, and the host cities are expected to welcome large crowds. Kaspersky experts have listed the types of threats that may emerge in the context of a major international event, regardless of its location.
The Event Audience as a Target
The Olympics attract thousands of people travelling to the host country. Offline spectators may face unpleasant surprises, such as fake tickets, which scammers distribute. This could result in stolen funds from bank accounts or even compromised cryptocurrency wallet credentials instead of access to their favourite events.
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