"Scammers Capitalize on Release of New Bond Movie"

Researchers from Kaspersky have found that cybercriminals are exploiting the long-awaited release of the new James Bond movie No Time to Die. Adversaries are taking advantage of the bigger than usual buzz around this particular Bond title by operating malicious pop-ups, digital adverts, and phishing websites dedicated to the new release.  To lure victims, scammers and criminals have been dressing up malicious movie files so that they appear to be a leaked copy of No Time to Die. In reality, the files contain unwanted software or malware.   Kaspersky researchers found and analyzed malicious files disguised as the new movie and movie-related phishing websites in the lead-up to the film's premiere. They found Trojans, malicious programs that can give cybercriminals backdoor access to a victim's sensitive data.  The researchers also encountered adware, ransomware, and Trojan-PSW, which are stealers capable of gathering login credentials. Also, the researchers discovered phishing websites set up to steal victims' bank details. The sites play only part of the movie before asking the viewer to register and enter their credit card information.  However, after registration is complete, the user can’t continue watching. Money is debited from their card, and the payment data ends up in the fraudster’s hands.  The researchers stated that users should be alert to the pages they visit, should not download files from unverified sites, and should be careful with whom they share personal information.
 

Infosecurity reports: "Scammers Capitalize on Release of New Bond Movie"