Source: Vice
Summary
A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in FIFA’s online platforms, potentially allowing access to internal systems, including one that could control the TV stream of World Cup matches. The researcher reported the flaw, which has since been fixed. FIFA stated that no sensitive information was accessed. The incident highlights concerns about cybersecurity in high-profile events.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
FIFA’s online platforms had a flaw that could have allowed a security researcher to access internal systems. This included a system that could have controlled the TV stream of every World Cup match. The researcher reported the issue, and it’s now fixed. FIFA claims no sensitive info was accessed. Because what could possibly go wrong with a high-profile event’s cybersecurity.
Author: Evan Null
