Cybercriminals Cash In on World Cup by Selling Stolen Streaming Accounts The 2026 World Cup has drawn millions of fans across North America, but cybercrime is also capitalizing on the excitement.
A recent report from HUMAN Security reveals a staggering number of compromised user accounts on the dark web tied to streaming services broadcasting the tournament.
The figures are striking: over 12 million compromised accounts, representing nearly $220 million in potential black market sales. This trend is not unique to the World Cup but rather a symptom of a larger shift.