When it comes to original shows on streaming platforms, The Mandalorian and Money Heist were the shows most frequently exploited to spread malicious activity due to their popularity. Quickly adapting to the increased demand for alternative sources of entertainment, cybercriminals saw their opportunity to take advantage of users’ eagerness to watch their favourite shows on streaming platforms, with well-known fraud schemes hitting the web. Cybercriminals are actively using streaming shows and series as bait. “More and more users subscribe to streaming platforms to watch their favorite shows. To avoid falling victim to malicious programs and scams while using streaming services, Kaspersky advises users to:

Source: The North Africa Journal November 25, 2021 06:48 UTC