The temptation to use a pirate service to watch paid-for shows over the internet without spending any money can be hard to resist – especially when the cost of subscriptions is rising. — Watch movie photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com
Illegal streaming services that enable viewers to watch paid-for TV shows and sports for 'free' are expected to be a major target for scammers this week.
New research by cybersecurity firm Webroot reveals that criminals are planning a blitz on hit subscription shows such as the Game Of Thrones prequel, House Of The Dragon, which is being screened on HBO Max from Aug 21. The scammers are also targeting major pay-to-watch sports events, such as live Premiership football matches shown on subscription channels Sky and BT, as the season gets into full swing.
Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.
