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Beware When You Search for These TV Shows and Movies
McAfee analyzed over 100 titles on today’s leading streaming providers and identified the top 10 Movie and TV titles targeted by cybercrime.
Let’s take a look at the TV shows and movies that could lead you to a dangerous download instead of your next film spree, as well as discuss what users can do to stay secure.
But having multiple streaming subscriptions can quickly add up. Consequentially, users who are hesitant to pay more for online streaming subscriptions often look for free options to stream their favorite TV show or movie.
June 2020
by McAfee Consumer
If you’ve been following recent stay-at-home orders, it’s likely that you’ve been scavenging the internet for new content to help pass the time. In fact, according to Nielsen, there was an 85% increase in American streaming rates in the first three weeks of March this year compared to March 2019 reports.
Research reveals pursuit for free popular TV and movie content puts consumers at risk
McAfee Reveals
Top 10 Most Targeted Titles
in Online Entertainment
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Top 10 U.S. TV titles that could lead you to a dangerous download
ELITE
HARLOTS
LETTERKENNEY
YOU
LOST
GENTEFIED
PEN15
SKINS
Top 10 U.S. movie titles identified as high risk
Here’s McAfee’s top tips to stay safe online this watching season
Watch what you click
Users looking to catch up on Season 2 of “You” or watch the “The Incredibles” on repeat should be cautious and only access entertainment content directly from a reliable source. The safest thing to do is to subscribe to a streaming site that offers the content or download the movie from credible websites, instead of downloading a “free” version from a website that could contain malware.
Refrain from using illegal streaming sites
Many illegal streaming sites are riddled with malware or adware disguised as pirated video files. Do your device a favor and stream the show from a reputable source.
Protect your digital life with a comprehensive
security solution
Use a solution like McAfee Total Protection. This can help protect your devices from malware, phishing attacks, and other threats. It also includes McAfee WebAdvisor, which helps alert users of malicious websites. Additionally, McAfee WebAdvisor can be accessed as a free download.
Use parental control software
Kids are tech-savvy and may search for movies by themselves. Ensure that limits are set on your child’s device and use software that can help minimize exposure to potentially malicious or inappropriate websites.
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Beware When You Search for These TV Shows and Movies
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Beware When You Search for These TV Shows and Movies
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Stay protected while streaming
While consumers search for new content from home, criminals are clearly searching for ways to trick eager TV and movie fans. However, there’s still a way users can stay both entertained and secure during this time. Follow these tips to help ensure that your online entertainment experience is safe.
Stay safe while streaming and press pause on risky downloads
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
WARRIOR
THE INCREDIBLES
ZOMBIELAND
STEP BROTHERS
BAD BOYS
FROZEN 2
THE INVITATION
THE LION KING (1994)
ALADIN (2019)
SWINGERS
According to Nielsen, there was an 85% increase in American streaming rates in the first three weeks of March this year compared to March 2019 reports
Four of the top 10 titles deemed at
risk were children's movies
Top 10 U.S. movie titles identified as a high risk
Beware When You Search for These TV Shows and Movies
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