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FIFA fake hiring pages used to steal login details

Job seekers are being lured into fake FIFA hiring pages that harvest credentials and could expose work accounts to wider corporate breaches.

By Ondrej Mokos • 8 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

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Digital Transformation

Infobip launches PitchMate AI agent for football fans

Football fans can now get fixtures, stats and games in WhatsApp and RCS as Infobip deepens its push into sports engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Customer Relationship Management

FIFA World Cup fever: How to build lasting fan loyalty with event tech

Disconnected ticketing and membership systems are leaving clubs and tournaments with patchy fan data, weakening loyalty and repeat attendance.

By Louis Rogers • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

UpGuard links pirate football streams to offshore betting

Exposed logs show viewers of pirate football streams were steered towards offshore betting sites, raising privacy and fraud risks ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Gaming

Norton warns Britons of World Cup scams this summer

Fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup face ticket, WiFi and booking fraud as criminals target every stage of the trip.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Generative AI

Australians turn to ChatGPT ahead of Socceroos clash

Searches for live streams, player stats and matchups have surged as fans seek quick World Cup updates before the Socceroos face the United States.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Artificial Intelligence

UK Father's Day spending set to hit GBP £1.32 billion

Last-minute purchases are set to lift UK Father's Day spending to GBP £1.32 billion, with retailers bracing for a surge in courier demand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

AWS highlights five AI uses in football across leagues

Real-time tools are reshaping refereeing, TV coverage and coaching as leagues use AI to speed decisions and deepen fan engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery

Streaming platforms face major pressure as Netskrt takes on the World Cup, where demand is expected to top 1.5 billion viewers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Malware

Fans warned over World Cup cyber scams & fake tickets

Fans buying tickets or streams for the FIFA World Cup face fake sites, rogue apps and QR-code traps that can steal payment details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Social Media

World Cup talk dominated by halftime show, not brands

Brands are barely breaking through as US social media chatter is dominated by the halftime show, travel costs and controversy ahead of the tournament.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Television

Hisense launches World Cup fan experience in New York

The week-long activation aims to boost Hisense's premium TV push by giving football fans hands-on access to its RGB MiniLED technology in New York.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

eCommerce

World Cup sites lag as fan pages load in six seconds

Fans are already waiting nearly six seconds for federation sites, exposing digital weaknesses that could hurt engagement and revenue at World Cup 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026