Hackers are taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup advertising campaign, selling fake Hayya cards and World Cup Coins or Tokens.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that some people are selling fake Hayya cards, which allow entry to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup, deceiving fans who want to watch the international tournament at any cost.
To watch the FIFA World Cup, you must have a Hayya card. This card must be attached to your original ticket for entry to the stadium.
Hackers have found a way to exploit the FIFA World Cup hype by creating fake hayya cards and World Cup Coins , which they are selling on the black market for exorbitant prices. They are using clever tactics such as advertising on social media and promising amazing deals on rare collectibles that don't actually exist.
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Artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity firm CloudSEK found that several Telegram channels were selling Hayya cards at prices ranging from $50 to $150.
The threat actors behind Hayya cards claim to only accept buyers with valid passports and payment in Bitcoin, researchers found.
Cybercriminals are sharing methods that supposedly allow anyone to register for a Hayya card without a valid FIFA.
“Threat actors are taking advantage of the current hype surrounding FIFA and cryptocurrency, selling fake ‘World Cup Coin’ and ‘World Cup Token,’” the researchers said. “Given that Crypto.com is an official sponsor of FIFA and Binance has partnered with Cristiano Ronaldo to promote non-fungible tokens (NFTs) , these scammers are taking advantage of this publicity to trick people into buying their worthless coins.”
However, many of these coins do not exist. In addition, scammers have created websites selling fake tickets to exploit the gap between ticket supply and demand.
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A researcher from CloudSEK said that the gap between what is available and what is needed for FIFA World Cup, airfare, hotels, souvenirs, etc. has been occupied by cybercriminals in order to defraud fans and match enthusiasts.
Although it may be tempting to buy from unofficial websites or apps, users should only buy from official sources.
The CloudSEK said that companies that sponsor FIFA should strengthen their security mechanisms and be aware of the tactics and techniques of threats. The researchers recommended that fans purchase FIFA and Hayya cards only from the official website, as well as avoid using any FIFA-related services offered on Telegram or social media platforms.
Source: ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com
