Information security companies and others are paying attention to the fact that fake sites that have taken part in the Games have been confirmed one after another, such as trying to deceive credit card information by pretending to be live-streamed on the Internet at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. I'm calling.

According to "NTT DATA," which operates information systems and security businesses, a fake site was found that pretended to be live-streamed on the Internet at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics by the 21st.

On this site, when you try to watch the video, you will be asked to create a new account, and you will be asked to enter your e-mail address and credit card information, which may be stolen.



Similar sites were also found at the opening ceremony as well as at softball and soccer competitions where the match has already begun.



Also, according to the security company "Trend Micro", a fake site that pretends to introduce the broadcast schedule of the competition TV has been found, and when you access it, you will be directed to another site, and if you allow notification, it will be forced on the screen of the terminal. It means to display an advertisement.

Expert "If there is something unnatural about the contents of the site, close it immediately"

Mr. Katsuyuki Okamoto of "Trend Micro" who is familiar with cyber security said, "When the Tokyo Olympics start, I will try to guide you to fake sites with excuses such as" You can easily watch the broadcast "or" You can see interviews of players who are not broadcast " There is a high possibility that the number of methods to do will increase rapidly. Among them, the method called "phishing" is the most dangerous method to steal personal information by inputting it or infect a computer with a computer virus, so caution is required. " I point out.



On top of that, "To prevent damage, first of all, please be aware that there may be cases where the results of web searches include fake sites or suspicious sites. And in the case of the Olympic Games, the official websites of the Organizing Committee and the media. It is important to check in advance and take measures such as closing immediately if there is something unnatural in the contents or address of the site. "