Hackers see the Super Bowl “as a treasure trove of information” and may take advantage of the increased exposure and influx of data warns CEO Jeremy Samide.

The NFL’s Super Bowl attracts millions of fans but also is an inviting cybersecurity target against corporate sponsors and the participating teams, cybersecurity professionals told Bloomberg BNA.

Companies looking to benefit from Super Bowl exposure need to be aware of the risks that go along with the heightened visibility, Jeremy Samide, chief executive officer of Ohio-based cybersecurity company Stealthcare LLC, told Bloomberg BNA Feb. 2. Hackers see the Super Bowl “as a treasure trove of information” and may take advantage of the increased exposure and influx of data, he said.

Read the full story…