Fake FIFA sites being used to steal private information: FBI

The FBI is warning soccer fans to watch out for fraudulent websites impersonating FIFA amid the World Cup this summer, as the agency says cybercriminals are using fake domains to sell counterfeit tickets and steal personal information.

In a public service announcement issued Tuesday, the FBI said cyber threat actors have launched spoofing attacks designed to mimic FIFA’s official website alongside the event hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

“The FBI has identified actors engaging in this activity to collect personal information, sell fake World Cup tickets and hospitality products, and to possibly facilitate other malicious activity,” the announcement reads.

Spoofed websites are being used to intentionally deceive users into thinking they are interacting with a legitimate website, the FBI warned. The threat actors are then able to collect personally........

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