COVID tracing apps subject to cyberattacks during Olympics

Experts warn that 'state-sponsored' hackers hunt athletes, officials and fans

Every Olympics since 2012 has suffered some form of cyberattack and this year's games appear to be no different. (Source photos by Reuters and Ken Kobayashi)

FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer

July 2, 2021 16:26 JST

TOKYO -- A yearlong postponement may have bought Tokyo more time to prepare for the first pandemic-marred Olympics, but it also gave cybercriminals a bigger window to target the event.