Cybercriminals are spoofing Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) websites ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the FBI warns. Attackers register lookalike domains with small spelling changes or different domain endings to impersonate FIFA websites and services. This tactic, known as typosquatting, exploits user typing mistakes when entering website addresses.
Cybercriminals are spoofing Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) websites ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the FBI warns. Attackers register lookalike domains with small spelling changes or different domain endings to impersonate FIFA websites and services. This tactic, known as typosquatting, exploits user typing mistakes when entering website addresses.
People landing on these fake sites risk handing over sensitive personal information. This includes names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and crucial banking details. The FBI advises extreme caution to protect personal data and financial security from these deceptive schemes.