BofA World Cup

Deepfakes and real scams: Cybercriminals spot opportunity at KC’s World Cup too

As Kansas City plays host to six matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, much of the public conversation has focused on transportation, hospitality and physical security. Cybersecurity experts say local businesses should also prepare for a different kind of visitor: criminals looking to exploit the confusion, urgency and attention that accompany one of the…

Get in the game: World Cup match lights opportunity (but only if a risk-taker is willing to strike)

“FIFA isn’t thinking about Kansas City’s legacy. That’s up to us,” said Rich Chungong, a serial tech founder and cryptocurrency enthusiast who turned his attention to community organizing around the World Cup once it became clear leaders needed to step up.