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A security researcher discovered a flaw in FIFA's online platforms that provided access to internal systems, including one capable of controlling the TV stream of World Cup matches.

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Who
BobDaHacker, FIFA
What
A security researcher discovered a flaw in FIFA's online platforms that provided access to internal systems, including one capable of controlling the TV stream of World Cup matches.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:13:49 GMT · 3h 10m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
The flaw arose from a backend API that failed toProperly verify user authorization, following registration as a player agent.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This vulnerability could have allowed an unauthorized individual to hijack broadcast cameras and manipulate the live TV feed for every FIFA World Cup game globally, raising significant concerns about broadcast integrity and potential for widespread disruption.

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