Phishing FIFA World Cup scams target fans and businesses May 18, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Coverage from Tech Radar indicates that scammers are actively exploiting the hype surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the US, and Canada. These malicious actors are employing various tactics to defraud unsuspecting fans and businesses, as analyzed by Kaspersky researchers. Cybercriminals are using fake ticketing, accommodation, and transportation apps to trick fans into divulging login credentials or losing money. The dark web is also being used to offer fraudulent "discounted" travel and match tickets. Beyond individual fans, businesses are being targeted with fake airline partnership offers, requiring upfront payments for non-existent opportunities. Kaspersky experts urge fans to exclusively use official platforms for purchases and to verify website authenticity before sharing personal data. For businesses, recommendations include securing corporate email, training staff on phishing awareness, and implementing robust cybersecurity solutions to mitigate these evolving threats. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Phishing Consumers face increasing online scams, as AI fuels sophisticated attacks SC Staff May 18, 2026 F-Secure's Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report reveals that 56% of consumers faced monthly scam attempts in 2025. Phishing Hackers exploit calendar invites to hijack accounts using CalPhishing SC Staff May 18, 2026 The CalPhishing campaign, active since early 2026, begins with an email appearing to be an urgent administrative alert. Phishing Cofense unveils AI-driven platform to combat polymorphic phishing campaigns SC Staff May 14, 2026 The company's latest offerings focus on campaign-level responses rather than individual email analysis. Vision 3.2, a key component, utilizes clustering and pattern matching to detect sophisticated attacks that vary content, senders, and delivery methods. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds