Cyber ‘threat’ to London Olympics

The Olympic Games in London could suffer a severe “cyber attack” unless urgent action is taken, according to former home secretary David Blunkett.

He said terrorists could hack into computer and communications systems causing a “complete meltdown”.

The Labour MP said such an attack would be “devastating” but systems existed to block it.

He is urging a co-ordinated approach between government, security experts and business to ensure Britain is safe.

During his opening address to the Infosec annual conference at London’s Olympia on Tuesday, Mr Blunkett will say that there is a “woeful level of awareness” of the threat of cyber attack, organised crime and online fraud. (BBC)