FBI Urges Athletes to Avoid Using Personal Phones at Beijing Winter Olympics

The FBI on Monday urged athletes not to use personal phones at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which will begin on Friday, citing the risk of “malicious cyber activities.” “The FBI urges all athletes to keep their personal cell phones at home and use a temporary phone while at the Games,” the FBI said in a notice, noting that it is “not aware of any specific cyber threats against the Olympics.” The agency also warned of the “potential threats” of...