Kaspersky Finds Many Frauds Using Euro Championship Euphoria

Illustration of the football Championship (photo: Kaspersky)

JAKARTA - When the European Championships began, millions of people around the world began to flock to the screen and soccer stadium to watch the world football match.

But without realizing it, Kaspersky experts discovered many frauds created by cybercriminals by taking advantage of this opportunity to exploit one of the most anticipated events in 2024.

Fake tickets

Kaspersky experts have found a fraudulent page disguised as a popular German energy company, which offers a giveaway ticket to EURO 2024. After proceeding, users will be asked to fill out a form with their name, phone number, and address.

The campaign is very targeted, targeting employees and partner of the victim's company, meaning fraudsters will take advantage of all the advantages to infiltrate the target infrastructure.

Crypto scam

The fraudster took advantage of EURO's 2024 popularity by selling special coins featuring popular players, promising impressive profits.

For example, Kaspersky experts discovered a scheme involving a coin named Harry Kane which was promoted through various social media. Traders then rushed to buy the coin, thereby increasing the price. Once prices increased, the scammers sold their holdings, causing the coin value to plummet in a matter of minutes.

Fake Streaming

Online users should also remain vigilant, as Kaspersky experts have discovered a fake streaming platform that offers cheap exclusive event coverage. In addition to leaking payments and personal data, these sites may have built-in XSS vulnerabilities that allow attackers to control your browser.

Fake merchandise store

Experts also found fake online stores selling fandom equipment: uniforms, scarfs, hats, and others at 40% discount. Of course, those who were captivated never received the item.