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Fears of Olympic Cyber Attack Detailed After Snooping Revealed

Posted by samzenpus on from the timing-is-everything dept.

First time accepted submitter Dr_Ish writes "The BBC is reporting that the opening ceremonies of last the Olympics last year were potentially subject to a cyber attack that could have cut all the lights and power. Of course, it did not happen. However, the interesting question is whether this is real, or whether this is a FUD story promoted by GCHQ to help shore up some credibility issues."

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  1. Prevention of prevention by BSAtHome · · Score: 5, Funny

    Last week I prevented the prevention of the prevention to take place preventing the mishaps that prevents you from using preventative steps.

    You didn't know all that because I prevented you from hearing about it until now. Please thank me and bow to your preventive overlord.

    Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda...