Olympics Might Be A Target For Cyber Espionage And Surveillance

The video discusses the significant cyber threats faced during the Olympics, highlighting the increase in cyberattacks from the London 2012 to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. It emphasizes the risks of ransomware and cyber espionage, particularly by the Chinese government, and the privacy concerns under China's national security laws. The video also examines security issues with VPN services and the mandatory Olympics app, suggesting that visitors use new devices and accounts to protect their personal information. It concludes by distinguishing between open and unmonitored Internet access in China.

How many more cyberattacks were reported during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics compared to the London 2012 Olympics?

• 2.5 times more

• 3 times more

• 2 times more

• 1.5 times more

Which countries advised their athletes to leave personal devices at home due to surveillance concerns?

• Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia

• Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

• Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Japan

• United States, Great Britain, Australia, Germany, Netherlands

What is a major difference in privacy laws between China and countries like the US or those in Europe?

• China has more lenient privacy laws

• China does not have any privacy laws

• China's laws are similar to GDPR

• China has stricter privacy laws

What was a significant issue found with the VPN service provided to athletes at the Beijing Olympics?

• It collected excessive user data

• It was too expensive

• It was not available to all athletes

• It did not encrypt data

What flaw was discovered in the My 2022 Olympics app?

• It had a user interface bug

• It contained an encryption flaw

• It required constant internet connection

• It was not compatible with Android devices