# A basic security flaw let a security researcher access internal FIFA systems — and the ability to control World Cup TV streams

> Researcher “BobDaHacker” found FIFA API flaw letting anyone hijack live TV streams and commentator feeds Bug stemmed from lack of authorization checks; FIFA patched quickly but did not credit the finder Experts warn it…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/a-basic-security-flaw-let-a-security-researcher-access-internal-fifa-systems-and-the-ability-to-control-world-cup-tv-streams?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a34307c6bc145d7a8b8f2c6)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #fifa #researcher #security #control #flaw #internal #streams #world
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a34307c6bc145d7a8b8f2c6

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