Football fans are counting down the days until the FIFA World Cup begins, and scammers are doing the same. Last week, the FBI warned that cybercriminals are spoofing FIFA websites to steal personal information, sell fake tickets, and promote fraudulent hospitality packages ahead of the tournament. With millions of supporters expected to travel to the…
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A single typo could derail your World Cup plans
Cybercriminals are spoofing Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) websites ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the FBI warns. The attackers are registering lookalike domains with small spelling changes or different domain endings to impersonate FIFA websites and services. The tactic, known as typosquatting, relies on users making small typing mistakes when entering website…
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Dutch police arrests suspect linked to Ajax football club hack
The Dutch National Police arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of hacking the professional football club Ajax Amsterdam (AFC Ajax) earlier this year. […]
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LAFC Leveraging SAS to Scale Fan Experiences
At SAS Innovate 2026, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) discussed how the organization enabled it to streamline services and optimize its connection with its fans and community. Ryan Bishara, EVP, Revenue & Strategy, LAFC, spoke about the organization’s rapid growth and operational complexity, as well as its partnership with SAS. The evolution from new club…
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CyberCX to Secure AFL in Australia-First Strategic Partnership
CyberCX, part of Accenture, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with the Australian Football League (AFL) that will see Australia’s leading cyber security organisation become the Official Cyber Security Partner to the AFL and AFLW and the presenting partner to the AFL Review Centre (ARC) score review system at Marvel Stadium. In a first of…
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Ajax data breach exposed season tickets, supporter bans open to tampering
AFC Ajax, the Dutch football club from Amsterdam, disclosed that an unknown hacker gained access to parts of its IT systems and obtained the email addresses of a few hundred people. The hack exploited vulnerabilities in Ajax’s app and website, including exposed APIs and shared access keys. The club stated that names, email addresses, and…
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Ajax football club hack exposed fan data, enabled ticket hijack
Dutch professional football club Ajax Amsterdam (AFC Ajax) disclosed that a hacker exploited vulnerabilities in its IT systems and accessed data belonging to a few hundred people. […]
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Olympique Marseille confirms ‘attempted’ cyberattack after data leak
French professional football club Olympique de Marseille has confirmed a cyberattack after a threat actor claimed on Monday that it breached the club’s systems earlier this month. […]
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