News & Reviews:   fake websites

With the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 on the horizon, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is warning football fans to stay vigilant as scammers ramp up attacks ahead of the tournament. With global excitement building for the tournament, cybercriminals are exploiting the hype through fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent promotions designed to steal money and personal data.

It pays to be careful of URLs you click on, even if it supposedly leads to well-known websites. As a fact, malware is often spread via websites impersonating other well-known ones. Recently, ESET found new ones mimicking the Microsoft Store and Spotify.