Millions of football fans around the world

Kaspersky spots rising scam activity around the 2026 World Cup, from bogus tickets to $500,000 “grant” emails

Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup taking place this summer, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage the event for unsafe purposes, putting users’ data and finances at significant risk. On one…