Kaspersky warns against NFT scams amid Qatar World Cup 2022 by CoinEdition

• Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, warns of fraud in the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
• The cybersecurity firm found that phishing websites use tactics to extract user data.
• Fraudsters bet on battles with fake crypto prices or NFT artwork as a strategy.

According to Kaspersky, a multinational cybersecurity and privacy organization, several fraudsters and scammers are taking advantage of soccer fans’ excitement for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The cybersecurity firm discovered that the phishing site used a variety of cunning tactics to obtain user data. The first scam they discovered was the sale of Qatar 2022 World Cup tickets, among other maneuvers.

Kaspersky’s cybersecurity expert, Olga Svistunova, shared in a press release received on Monday the following:

We see how cybercriminals are trying to make the most of the event and exploit as many people as possible, including the increasing number of NFT scams related to the World Cup.

Consequently, the possibility of ticket fraud for the Qatar 2022 World Cup increased because the event’s organizers sold tickets online. Second, the distribution of gifts and prizes was the second fraud scheme discovered.

During this time, the fraudsters were discovered to be exploiting the popularity of NFTs and crypto-assets to commit fraud in the name of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Betting on event matches with cryptocurrency prizes or digital NFT artwork is used as a strategy.

Victims are asked to enter crypto wallet information as well as reasons for reward transfers.

To avoid scams disguised as the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, internet users are urged to exercise caution when visiting websites in cyberspace. Hover over the page’s URL to double-check that the site’s address is accurate.

Security company Kaspersky also warns that customers should not click on links in emails, but instead enter website names, especially for financial services.

In addition, World Cup fraud involves the sale of goods such as sporting goods, where fraudsters obtain personal information from victims in exchange for fake football kits and footballs.

Likewise, victims are sent a fake message claiming to be the ticket winner and only asking the target to pay the shipping fee.

According to Kaspersky security expert Olga Svistunova, “major sporting events always attract the attention of cybercriminals”, and she advised users to be aware when receiving offers that seem too good to be true.

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