National Olympic Committees in some Western countries are advising their athletes to leave personal devices at home or use temporary phones due to cybersecurity concerns at next month’s Winter Games in Beijing.
Many NOCs said they will provide their athletes and staff with temporary devices to avert security risks and combat any surveillance during the Games, which take place in China from Feb. 4 to 20.
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