{"id":102409,"date":"2020-06-30T22:56:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T05:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"\/blogs\/?p=102409"},"modified":"2025-08-29T01:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:21:09","slug":"how-entertaining-ourselves-at-home-has-become-a-risky-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/how-entertaining-ourselves-at-home-has-become-a-risky-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How Entertaining Ourselves at Home Has Become a Risky Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Online entertainment is certainly having a moment. While we all stayed home and socially distanced, many of us filled our time binge-watching movies and TV series\u00a0 \u2013 and wasn\u2019t it fabulous!! But did you know that researching your next binge-watching project could actually be putting you at risk?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Aussies Love TV<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There is no doubt that us Aussies love our TV and the statistics confirm this. <a href=\"https:\/\/assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com\/3704723c-bfe7-01fd-0ea6-811f709c0da5\/44949149-3a12-494c-9d5a-9ef3e569ac67\/Dentsu%20Consumer%20Intelligence%20Report%20April-May%202020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">With over three-quarters of Aussies watching TV and over two-thirds browsing the internet<\/a> to pass the time during lockdown, we are clearly a country of screen-time professionals. And with just under a million new Aussies<a href=\"http:\/\/www.roymorgan.com\/findings\/8348-subscription-pay-tv-services-february-2020-202003300559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> gaining access to a streaming service in their household<\/a>, it seems everyone is doing their bit to support the entertainment industry!<\/p>\n<p>But streaming isn\u2019t cheap and can add up fast (particularly when you have multiple accounts) prompting many of us to look for free alternatives. And our desire to save a buck or two when trying to find our next binge-watching project hasn\u2019t escaped the attention of cybercriminals who have a knack for crafting convincing scam strategies that are in sync with consumer trends.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s the Most Targeted Show to Search For?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/consumer\/en-au\/landing-page\/direct\/sem\/mtp-family\/desktop\/brand-ad.html?csrc=google&amp;csrcl2=main-ad&amp;cctype=desktop-brand&amp;ccstype=&amp;ccoe=direct&amp;ccoel2=sem&amp;pkg_id=521&amp;affid=1485&amp;utm_source=google-brand-c&amp;utm_campaign=1616302232&amp;utm_content=390399236344&amp;utm_term=kwd-15048370&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwrcH3BRApEiwAxjdPTV1gnM0bNbQeevSWK-uq8apsnfq2hODMBDaoIpNF9PWNhYFe-EhQTxoCcFYQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McAfee<\/a> analysed over 100 of the top \u2018talked about\u2019 entertainment titles available across the leading streaming providers here in Australia and identified the 10 most targeted shows (both TV and film) to search for.<\/p>\n<p>The series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/au\/title\/81019069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unorthadox<\/a> and movie <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ace_Ventura:_Pet_Detective\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ace Ventura<\/a> took the top place in their respective categories as having the highest \u2018web search risk\u2019 which means cybercriminals have put a lot of effort into developing scams around these titles. Scams could include websites offering free downloads of these titles \u2013 which require you to enter your personal information &#8211; or, pirated videos that contain malware which could access the private data on your device.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top 10 riskiest shows in both categories:<\/p>\n<p>Series &#8211; Australian Top 10 Most Targeted<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Unorthadox<\/li>\n<li>You<\/li>\n<li>Family Guy<\/li>\n<li>Big Mouth<\/li>\n<li>Homeland<\/li>\n<li>The Vampire Diaries<\/li>\n<li>Dynasty<\/li>\n<li>Lost<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/li>\n<li>Stranger Things<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Movies &#8211; Australian Top 10 Most Targeted<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ace Ventura<\/li>\n<li>Green Book<\/li>\n<li>John Wick<\/li>\n<li>Machinist<\/li>\n<li>Annihilation<\/li>\n<li>Ex Machina<\/li>\n<li>A Star Is Born<\/li>\n<li>Fyre<\/li>\n<li>Lady Macbeth<\/li>\n<li>Bird Box<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Horror and Thriller Films seem to be the trend!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It appears as though our love for horror and thriller films may be putting us in danger, with five of the top ten films most targeted by cybercriminals falling into these genres. With social distancing restrictions in place, Aussies are clearly seeking to add some thrill back into their lives which has opened up new opportunities for cybercriminals. Consumers need to be careful when it comes to searching for stimulating content to escape reality to ensure it doesn&#8217;t translate to real-life malware horror.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How You Can Stay Safe While Binge-Watching At Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now, I want to make it very clear &#8211; this news doesn\u2019t mean you need to give up nights on the couch. Not at all! Instead, just follow a few simple steps and you can continue binge-watching till your heart is content!<\/p>\n<p>Here are my top tips for staying safe:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be Careful What You Click \u2013<\/strong>if you are looking to catch up on the latest season of You or A Star is Born, please 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 sources like iTunes or Amazon, instead of downloading a \u201cfree\u201d version from a website that could contain malware.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do NOT use Illegal Streaming Sites \u2013<\/strong> this is not negotiable! Many illegal streaming sites are riddled with malware disguised as pirated video files. Malware could cause you a world of pain. Not only could it cause your device to freeze or crash, it could steal sensitive information and give cybercrims unauthorized access to system resources. So, do your device a favor and stream your favourite show from a reputable source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect your Online Life with a Cybersecurity Solution \u2013<\/strong>why not send your regards to malicious actors with a comprehensive security solution like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-au\/antivirus\/mcafee-total-protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McAfee Total Protection<\/a>. This can help protect you from malware, phishing attacks, and other threats. It also includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-au\/safe-browser\/mcafee-webadvisor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McAfee WebAdvisor,<\/a> which helps alert users of malicious websites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>So, when you are looking for your next binge-watching project, please take a moment before you download. Ensure the site you are accessing content from is legit (have you heard of it before? is it offering something for free when every other streaming service has a fee?) and if you are even a little unsure that it doesn\u2019t look professional then DON\u2019T click! The last thing you want is a bonus virus to interrupt your night in on the couch!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Watching!!<\/p>\n<p>Alex xx<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online entertainment is certainly having a moment. 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