Kaspersky Warns of Fake F1 Merchandise Stores Ahead of Sepang Race

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Nine years after F1 last raced at Sepang International Circuit, its return from 2 to 4 October 2026 is putting the race back in the spotlight for Malaysian fans. As excitement builds ahead of race weekend, Kaspersky experts have identified fake websites impersonating F1 merchandise stores, where attempts to purchase team apparel or memorabilia could result in financial loss and the exposure of personal information.

These websites use F1 branding as well as images of drivers and teams, with claims of “official” or “certified” merchandise to resemble legitimate retailers. Some sites are designed to replicate the appearance of an established online store, complete with product searches, account and cart options and claims of worldwide shipping.

The risk begins at checkout, when personal or payment information is entered. Once submitted through a fraudulent website, these details could fall into the hands of scammers, while payments may be processed without merchandise being...

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