One month out from the World Cup, and scammers are already targeting fans — here's what to look out for
- Kaspersky warns scammers are already exploiting FIFA World Cup hype in Mexico, US, and Canada
- Fake ticketing, accommodation, and transport apps trick fans into sharing credentials or losing money; dark web offers bogus “discounted” travel and match tickets
- Criminals also target businesses with fake airline partnerships; experts urge fans to use official platforms and companies to harden email security and train staff against phishing
We’re less than a month away from the biggest sporting event of the year, the FIFA World Cup, and scammers are already busy stealing money, passwords, and other sensitive data from fans and visitors, experts have warned.
Kaspersky has published a breakdown of the different scam techniques cybercriminals are using to target football fans as they prepare to visit the host countries - Mexico, the US, and Canada.
The report showed scammers are targeting fans looking to rent accommodation, as well as those looking to purchase...
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