The way we consume content has certainly changed, but TV shows are still in great demand. Viewers and admirers are prepared to adopt any means of viewing or downloading them, including immoral and illegal means. But the problem is not only that they are breaking the law but are not aware of the risks associated with these pirated copies. Which exploits clogged files with viruses
Kaspersky is one of the most famous names in the security industry, analyzing popular TV episodes of 2018 and issuing a new malware report. Although there are many TV programs infected, Game of Thrones was full of malware and other dangers.
According to the report, the researchers compared Kaspersky to a total of 31 popular and highly piracy shows in 2018 including Handmaid's, Westworld, Stranger Things, etc. When analyzing 31 submissions, they discovered 126,340 malware cases included in phishing episodes published on a wide web platform. It is important to note that this data comes from millions of users around the world who share cybersecurity data with the company as part of the company's safety net.
After reviewing the report, I would like to share some key points with you:
Of all the popular TV shows, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones and Arrow were the major sources of malware.
There were nearly 17% (five) malware found in the series of Game of Thrones counterfeit.
The first and last episode of Game of Thrones was the worst in terms of malware. The first episode, "Winter is Coming", was one of the main sources of malware. Kaspersky discovered 33 species and 505 different families of threats hidden behind this famous title.
However, the most interesting and confusing fact is that HBO did not launch a single episode of Game of Thrones last year. Kaspersky has found two of the most common malware programs, "Not-a-virus: Downloader" and "Not-a-virus: AdWare" delivered through TV program content. The most popular being a dangerous malware type called Trojan.
With the upcoming season of the upcoming Game of Thrones, a new wave of counterfeit episodes is emerging on the Web, packed with multiple viruses.
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