PhishingPublished 18 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026: watch out for these scams | Kaspersky official blog

Source Kaspersky Security Blog

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The biggest World Cup 2026 scams to avoid.

Impact

Victims risk financial loss through payments for fake services or merchandise, theft of personal data that can be used in further phishing or identity theft, and potential compromise of online accounts if reused passwords are exposed. The scams can lead to direct monetary theft and long-term privacy and security risks due to stolen personal information. No direct impact on software or systems is described.

Defensive guidance

As this is a phishing and scam threat rather than a software vulnerability, no patches or fixes apply. Users should avoid interacting with suspicious websites, especially those offering free streams requiring payment or personal data, unofficial betting platforms, and heavily discounted merchandise. Only use official streaming services and authorized merchandise sellers. Do not provide personal information or payment details on unverified sites. Employ security solutions that block phishing sites and use password managers to generate and store unique passwords. Switching to passkeys where possible can reduce phishing risk. No vendor patch or official fix is applicable.

References

kaspersky.com/blog/world-cup-scam-2026/55986/ (opens in a new tab)

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