Over 35,000 fraudulent websites identified targeting 2026 World Cup streaming and ticketing

Security researchers have identified a surge of over 35,000 malicious domains impersonating official 2026 FIFA World Cup platforms to harvest user data and financial information. The scale of the campaign suggests a coordinated effort by cybercriminal syndicates to exploit high-demand sporting events. It remains unclear how many users have been successfully compromised, though the volume indicates a significant threat to consumer cybersecurity.