Security
FIFA World Cup security flaw could have let anyone hijack TV broadcast
Tags Security · Infrastructure
TechCrunch·
A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in FIFA's online platforms that allowed access to internal systems, including one capable of taking control of the TV broadcast stream for every World Cup match. The flaw was reported ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the security challenges facing major sporting events with massive global audiences.
Technical significance
The FIFA vulnerability demonstrates that broadcast infrastructure for major global events remains a soft target. A single flaw could have disrupted the world's most-watched sporting event, highlighting the need for security auditing of broadcast control systems.