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FIFA World Cup 2026 Scams Are Already Live: Fake Sites, Banking Malware, and Stolen Logins

Security researchers and the FBI have issued warnings about a surge in FIFA World Cup 2026-related cybersecurity threats targeting fans ahead of the tournament. Attackers are deploying thousands of fraudulent FIFA domains, banking malware embedded in illegal streaming applications, and sophisticated phishing pages designed to steal legitimate user credentials. These scams exploit the massive globa

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June 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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Security researchers and the FBI are warning that a wave of FIFA-themed fraud is already hitting World Cup 2026 fans, days before the June 11 kickoff. Recent reports describe thousands of lookalike FIFA domains, banking malware hidden inside pirate streaming apps, and at least one operation that copies FIFA's login page well enough to take over real accounts. It is an obvious target. More than

Originally published at thehackernews.com

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