Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream
A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in FIFA's internal API that allowed unauthorized users to access and control live World Cup TV broadcast streams. FIFA patched the flaw shortly after it was reported, though they did not publicly acknowledge the issue.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the critical security risks inherent in centralized broadcast infrastructure and the potential for large-scale digital disruption.
A security researcher said she was able to access several internal FIFA platforms due to a simple security flaw, which allowed her to watch and have full control of the TV stream of every World Cup game.
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