French police have opened an investigation into death threats sent to three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games.
Prosecutors also announced that anti-cybercrime officers were investigating the release of athletes’ personal data on social networks on Friday and trying to have it removed.
Israel’s National Cyber Directorate said that after an investigation it had discovered that Iranian hackers were creating social media channels to publish personal information about members of the Israeli delegation and send them threatening messages.
Officials say Israeli athletes are being escorted to and from events while competing in the Olympics and given 24-hour protection throughout the games.
“Total support for the measures that are being taken by the French authorities,” an Israeli diplomatic source said. “This sends an important message to individuals and organizations attempting to threaten athletes.”
