Phishing for NFT Scam Take advantage of Qatar 2022 World Cup
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Cybersecurity Company, Kaspersky, uncovered many phishing websites and NFT scams profiting from the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“We see how they (cybercriminals) try to make the most of the event and exploit as many people as possible, including the growing number NFT fraud related to the World Cup,” said cybersecurity expert at Kaspersky, Olga Svistunova, in a press release received in Jakarta, Monday.
The cyber security company found that the phishing site used various scheme methods to steal user data. The first fraud scheme they uncovered was the sale of tickets for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The risk of ticket fraud for the Qatar 2022 World Cup is even greater due to the organizers of the event selling tickets online. The second fraud scheme uncovered was the awarding of fake gifts.
This type of fraud is quite common during major events such as the World Cup; victims will be sent a fake message that the ticket is a winner and only need to pay the shipping cost.
The third fraud method regarding the World Cup involved the sale of counterfeit goods, where cybercriminals asked victims to enter personal data and send money for signed football kits or footballs, which never existed.
Kaspersky also found fake travel agency sites offering flights to Doha, Qatar. Internet users must be wary of fake websites like this because cybercriminals will ask for personal and banking information under the pretext of booking a plane ticket.
The fraudster has also been found to exploit the popularity of NFTs and crypto-assets to cheat under the name of Qatar 2022 World Cup. The schemes used are bets on the event matches with cryptocurrency prizes or digital NFT artwork.
Victims are asked to enter crypto wallet data with justification for prize transfers.
To avoid fraud under the guise of 2022 Qatar World Championship, Internet users are asked to be vigilant when accessing websites in cyberspace. Hover over the page’s URL to double-check that the website’s address is correct.
Kaspersky advises users not to click on links from emails, but to manually enter website names, especially for banking services.
Users should also be aware of any information requested, legitimate companies will not ask for data such as credit card numbers or passwords.
ANTARA | IMAJI LASAHIDO (INTERNAL)
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