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A security researcher discovered a flaw in FIFA's online platforms that could have allowed control over the TV stream of every World Cup match.
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Who
BobDaHacker, FIFA
What
A security researcher discovered a flaw in FIFA's online platforms that could have allowed control over the TV stream of every World Cup match.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:13:49 GMT · 3h 10m ago
Where
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Why
A flaw in FIFA’s backend API, which didn’t check if a user had proper authorization, allowed access to several internal platforms after registering as a player agent.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This vulnerability meant an attacker could have hijacked every camera simultaneously during the FIFA World Cup, potentially disrupting broadcasts for viewers worldwide.
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