Artificial Intelligence Intensifies World Cup's 'Magnet' for Digital Fraud in Mexico
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
MEXICO CITY – During the ongoing World Cup, there is a growing sense in Mexico that the sporting event acts as a 'magnet' for the exponential rise in digital fraud related to ticket resales and banking transactions, a risk that has worsened in recent years due to the emergence of artificial intelligence. Alejandro Romero, CEO of Cyberpeace, a company providing digital security services to Mexican entities, explained to EFE on Monday that the 300,000 daily cyberattack attempts the country faces have 'doubled' in May and June, a reality he attributes to the World Cup being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. 'The attacks we are experiencing are a magnet, a fertile ground for attackers, who have everyone concentrated in one place, sharing the same passion and looking for the same thing,' Romero said, referring to the 'favorable' context the sporting event creates for online scams. According to his analysis, the online attacks aim to deceive fans, especially those 'looking for some promotion or something with a sense of urgency' like accommodation bookings or ticket purchases. Therefore, he added, the perpetrators of these crimes see a 'great opportunity' in the World Cup, with scams of varying degrees of complexity.
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