New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Even before the first whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting fan excitement by launching a wave of fraudulent websites, phishing schemes, and ticketing scams designed to steal money, personal information, and digital access. Experts warn that these attacks are not isolated incidents, but part of a sophisticated, coordinated campaign timed to coincide with FIFA's ticketing and promotional activities.

A recent report by Check Point Research, the threat intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, identified over 4,300 newly registered domains impersonating FIFA, "World Cup," and host city names such as Dallas, Miami, Toronto, and Mexico City. Many of these domains were created in ...