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FIFA 21 Blockbuster Release Gives Fraudsters an Open Field for Theft

Cybercriminals are tapping into the oversized audience of FIFA 21 to turn a quick buck. Fraudsters are finding an easy hunting ground through a game mode called FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) Players can earn coins which are used within the game to buy cards and FIFA points The monetized aspects of the game away from the screen contributes to scammers wanting a piece of the action, a Malwarebytes Labs researcher said. Information harvested can include name, address, login credentials and more.

Source: https://threatpost.com/fifa-21-release-fraudsters-theft/160185/

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