Russian hackers’ latest target is the International Olympics Committee, apparently spurred on by the IOC’s doping-related ban on Russia’s participation in the upcoming winter games. According to Wired, Fancy Bears, the hacking group believed to be the same organization as the now-famous Fancy Bear, obtained emails spanning from the end of 2016 to the middle of 2017. The hack sought to prove the anti-Russian bias implicit in the ban. One of the main targets was Richard McLaren, a lawyer significantly involved in the year-long investigation into Russian doping. There is no evidence yet to suggest that Fancy Bears revealed any damning evidence in the stolen emails.
More Like This
From bleeding-edge menswear and wellness reportage to dining, dating, culture critique and beyond, all brought to you in their respective fields. Choose your favorites and sign up now.
