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Pyeongchang Olympics survive hacking scare as Russians distance themselves from the incident

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The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang survived a hacking scare on the eve of its opening on Friday, which its organizers have declined to reveal its perpetrators.

The organizers revealed that the Gaming System which entails the television services and the internet were all affected on the day of the opening ceremony. However the International Olympics Committee has moved ahead to alleviate fears of possible damage.

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