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Internet attacks expected around 2010 FIFA World Cup

12 May 2009

Symantec's Security Response Lab says it has already seen evidence of FIFA-related spam and expects to see this grow in the run-up to the event.

During the previous FIFA World Cup, related phishing attacks jumped by 40%.

The London 2012 Olympics may also fall victim to these attacks, according to Symantec.

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