Cybercrime Surge: 12M Streaming Accounts Stolen Amid World Cup Chaos

A massive wave of cyberattacks has been identified by HUMAN Security, revealing that 12 million streaming accounts have been compromised. The data shows a significant spike of 802,000 stolen accounts in June 2026 alone, a surge directly correlated with the massive influx of online traffic during the World Cup.

Beyond simple credential theft, the threat landscape has expanded to include sophisticated banking trojans. These malicious tools are specifically targeting crypto wallet holders, aiming to exploit the heightened digital activity to drain digital assets and compromise cryptocurrency security during this high-risk period.

Of particular concern to the crypto community is the rise of banking trojans designed to target crypto wallet holders. As users flock to streaming services to watch matches, these trojans attempt to infiltrate devices to steal private keys and financial data. This intersection of mass-market fraud and targeted crypto theft underscores a critical need for enhanced cybersecurity vigilance.