A security researcher, going by BobDaHacker, has revealed a significant security flaw in FIFA’s internal systems that allowed her to take full control of the TV streams for every World Cup game. With this access, she could theoretically hijack all cameras and even ‘Rickroll’ commentators.

BobDaHacker gained entry by simply registering as a player agent on FIFA’s official platform, exploiting a lack of proper authorization checks in the back-end API. This flaw gave her control over the broadcast feed seen worldwide, potentially jeopardizing the integrity of the games for millions of viewers.

FIFA swiftly patched the issue but did not acknowledge BobDaHacker’s report, leaving questions about their response mechanisms and overall security measures in place. The incident raises serious concerns about the vulnerabilities present in major sporting events and the potential impact on global broadcasting.

The researcher published her findings on a blog post, highlighting the severity of the flaw and warning that such an attack could have far-reaching consequences for both broadcasters and commentators alike. While FIFA acted quickly to fix the issue, it’s clear that more needs to be done in terms of cybersecurity across all platforms involved in major sporting events.