Illegal downloaders, beware: malware often comes disguised as popular movies

Illegal streaming, downloads and hardware, don’t just harm relevant media companies; they could potentially prove disastrous to consumers as well. — 123rf.com

If the Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, has made you want to watch a particular movie, and you are looking to download it from an illegal website, think again.

You could become a victim of a phishing attack or worse, as cybercriminals too have become a “fan” of the Oscars, capitalising on the spike in illegal downloads.