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In the observed sample, the chain reaches the legitimate Microsoft device-authentication experience. The victim is shown a short code, enters it into the Microsoft flow, and is then prompted to sign in. The visible Microsoft prompt indicates that the user is signing in to Microsoft Authentication Broker on another device. 

In plain terms, World Cup scams thrive on urgency, scarcity, and emotion. Still, for fans, the biggest risks include fake tickets, travel and hotel phishing, resale fraud, bogus visa help, fake merchandise, unofficial streams, malicious apps, event-themed emails or QR codes that steal credentials or money, and more. 

Email is like plumbing – when it’s working you never give it a second thought, but when it’s not, you notice very quickly. The NIS2 regulation raises the bar for cyber resilience and business continuity and as we’ve shown here and here – having your data safely backed up is not the same as operational continuity.