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Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream

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A security researcher reported that a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms exposed several internal systems, including one that could have enabled control of the TV stream for every World Cup match. The issue highlights a material cybersecurity and operational risk for FIFA, with potential implications for broadcast integrity and internal access controls. The article is factual rather than market-moving, but it underscores reputational and security concerns.

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A security researcher reported that a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms exposed several internal systems, including one that could have enabled control of the TV stream for every World Cup match. The issue highlights a material cybersecurity and operational risk for FIFA, with potential implications for broadcast integrity and internal access controls. The article is factual rather than market-moving, but it underscores reputational and security concerns.

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