As millions of football fans around the world tune in to watch the FIFA Club World Cup, cybercriminals are cashing in on the excitement, using fake streaming sites, betting platforms and phishing emails to steal money and personal information.
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky says it has detected at least 336 unique domains impersonating official tournament resources since the competition kicked off on 11 June. The company warns that scammers are increasingly targeting supporters eager to watch matches live, place bets or access match predictions.
For many fans, missing a game is not an option. But in their rush to catch the action, some are unknowingly walking into carefully crafted online traps.
One of the most common scams involves fake streaming websites promising free access to matches. Users are encouraged to click a “Watch now” button and register for access. They are then asked to pay a cryptocurrency fee for what is advertised as lifetime tournament access.
Instead of gaining entry to a live match, victims risk losing both their money and personal information.
