Fifa World Cup under major threat of cyber terrorism Sport Business The 2026 Fifa World Cup could be the victim of the largest volume of cyber terrorism and hacktivism events in sporting history. The sheer scale of next month’s tournament – which is being hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico – could play into the hands of rogue states and groups looking to cause [...]
Fifa World Cup faces threats from cyber attacks and hacktivists Sport Business The 2026 Fifa World Cup faces the “very real risk” of cyber attacks from anti-Western “hacktivists”, according to experts. This summer’s tournament – being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada – is set to be targeted by rogue states determined to disrupt the global spectacle. An attempt to harm Fifa World Cup infrastructure [...]