Fraud Is Always a Red Card: How Scammers Are Exploiting World Cup Fever
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A few days after the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Panini’s official album is sold and virtual scams linked to the purchase of prints are recirculated. The most frequent maneuvers include fake resellers on social networks and fraudulent websites, as well as “free” PDF files to download that may contain malware or steal personal data. The Fiscal Unit Specialized in Cybercrime in Argentina recommends buying only at authorized points of sale an…
The scam World Cup began: fake FIFA sites identified
The 2026 World Cup hasn’t started yet and cybercriminals have already come out to warm up. While millions of fans look for tickets, book accommodation or try to buy t-shirts for their favorite teams, another game is being played behind the screens: that of digital fraud. The cybersecurity firm Eset has already detected at least […]
Scammers exploiting Fifa World Cup 2026 travellers, warns Kaspersky - Twentytwo13
KUALA LUMPUR: Kaspersky experts have detected a cyber campaign exploiting the branding of a well-known transport mobile application to target users in Mexico ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026. The interface of a fake, Spanish-language website impersonates legitimate transport services, prompting users to enter their phone numbers and passwords to “claim prizes.” In reality, the attackers are mimicking a trusted brand to steal the credentials of u…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts this June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is expected to be followed by some 3 billion spectators around the world, and cybercriminals have been preparing to take advantage of the event for months. New data from Check Point Research show the magnitude of the threat. In April alone, 9,741 domains were registered that included terms such as “FIFA” or “World Cup”, a figure more than five times higher than …
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