Buyers beware

When you choose to stream shows illegally, you are channeling the money to pirates instead of the rightful owners. — 123rf.com

Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (Casbaa) warns consumers on the risk of malware that could attack their computers and home networks when subscribing to illegal streaming and downloading services.

“This could result in the theft of personal data, credit card fraud or even being held to ransom,” Casbaa Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros said in a statement.