Winter Olympics hit by suspected 'Russian origin' cyberattack - as one of Europe's largest universities also reports major cybersecurity incident

Date:
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:41:12 +0000

Description:
Cyberattack 'of Russian origin' hits Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with La Sapienza university also affected.

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The Olympic Rings are seen on day minus three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium on February 3, 2026 in Val di Fiemme, Italy. The Olympic Rings are seen on day minus three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Tesero Cross-Country
Skiing Stadium on February 3, 2026 in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
The Olympic Rings are seen on day minus three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium on February 3, 2026 in Val di Fiemme, Italy.



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/winter-olympics-hit-by-suspected-russia n-origin-cyberattack-as-one-of-europes-largest-universities-also-reports-major -cybersecurity-incident


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