Torrent-trackers and illegal streaming platforms pose a threat to users’ cyber-safety as they can host malicious files, masked behind the name of movie recordings and files. Given this tendency, Kaspersky studied how the world-famous sci-fi film series Star Wars is being used by cybercriminals.
Researchers found that “The Mandalorian” was the most popular bait among cybercriminals, with 296 malicious users in total. This was closely followed by “The Force Awakens”, with 117 unique users in total. In addition, Kaspersky researchers discovered 408 files targeted with malware associated with Star Wars films and TV shows. “The Mandalorian” received the highest number for most targeted file, with 267 subjected to malware in total. “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Attack of the Clones” were safer in comparison to the others listed.
To avoid falling victim to malicious programs pretending to be popular films or TV shows, Kaspersky recommends taking the following steps:
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