Many are still leaving the door open': Security experts warn FIFA World Cup partners could be putting customers at risk of email attacks

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• Proofpoint warns 36% of FIFA World Cup partners lack strong DMARC protections
• Weak email security leaves fans and sponsors exposed to spoofing and fraud
• Only 64% enforce “reject” policy, meaning many domains still vulnerable to impersonation

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup right around the corner, cybercriminals will no doubt be looking ti capitalize on interest for identity theft, scams, and wire fraud - and security researchers at Proofpoint have noted they won’t have a difficult time pulling it off, since many World Cup partners are not doing enough to protect their online identities.

In a research report shared with TechRadar Pro, Proofpoint said more than a third (36%) of official sponsors, suppliers, partners, and supporters, don’t have the ...