Ticket scams, fake streaming websites and dodgy domains: the security threats facing football fans ahead of the World…
As the World Cup 2026 kicks off, the planet's biggest sporting tournament is set to draw in billions of viewers, as well as the hundreds of thousands of fans attending games across the USA, Mexico and Canada.
However the event is also set to be fertile ground for online scammers and hackers, who will be looking to capitalize on the excitement to trick unwary victims.
Here's our guide to spotting the most dangerous scams and tricks online during the World Cup - and how you can stay safe.
Fake streaming websites and apps
With the event taking place across the American continent and time zones, and entry to some of these countries already proving difficult, many fans will be forced to watch their country on broadcast television, or online.
Hackers are taking advantage of this by launching fraudulent streaming platforms, which may offer free or discounted access to matches, but...
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