FIFA websites spoofed by hackers ahead of 2026 World Cup, FBI warns

Date:
Fri, 29 May 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Description:
Dozens of fake FIFA sites are out there, stealing people's data and possibly even money.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center warned of at least 35 spoofed FIFA websites designed to steal personal and financial data from fans Fraudsters mimic legitimate domains with subtle spelling or TLD changes Officials advise typing FIFAs URL directly, or avoiding sponsored search results Hackers spoofing FIFA has gotten so bad
that the FBI had to react and issue a public alert to warn people to be careful.

Earlier this week, the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint (ICC) issued a new alert , warning about the rise in fake FIFA websites looking to steal peoples sensitive information and even money. Cybercriminals and fraudsters have always tapped into current events in their attacks. The Olympic games, the Covid epidemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and other global events,
have been used as a theme in phishing attacks, and fake websites were popping up, distributing malware under the guise of vaccine information, or cheap tickets. Latest Videos From You may like One month out from the World Cup,
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is important The World Cup is no different. Even eight years ago, TechRadar reported about tickets scams hitting fans worldwide , and back in 2022, fake World Cup streaming sites were targeting virtual fans.

This time around, the FBI says it identified at least 35 spoofed websites which, at first glance, look identical to the real thing with branding, product listing, and all other important details, being carefully placed.

Threat actors often create spoofed websites by slightly altering characteristics of legitimate website domains, with the purpose of gathering personally identifiable information (PII) entered by a user into the site, including name, home address, phone number, email address, and banking information, the FBI said.

For example, spoofed website domains may feature alternate spellings of words or use an alternative top-level domain to impersonate a legitimate website. Members of the public could unknowingly visit spoofed websites while attempting to access FIFA's website. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me
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The FBI recommends users going to the FIFA website by typing in the address directly. Those using the search engine should avoid sponsored results since these can be paid imitators looking to deter traffic, and should make sure theyre visiting a site on the .com domain. Bookmarking vetted websites is
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