{"id":68813,"date":"2017-02-03T16:25:23","date_gmt":"2017-02-04T00:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=68813"},"modified":"2025-08-31T20:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:16:55","slug":"tackling-threats-super-bowl-51","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/tackling-threats-super-bowl-51\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling Threats at Super Bowl 51"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to the Super Bowl, football and food are the first things that come to mind\u2014not cyberthreats. But what fans don\u2019t know is that while they\u2019re dialing into the game, cybercriminals are dialing up the threats, trying to capitalize on people\u2019s distraction. Surprisingly enough, this goes for both at home and on the field, as cybercriminals continue their ceaseless charge towards finding new opportunities for attack.<\/p>\n

For example, at last year\u2019s Super Bowl 50, a potential 100,000 cyberthreats<\/a> were discovered on the wireless network at Levi\u2019s Stadium. That means all attendees connecting to that network were potentially susceptible without even knowing it. Luckily, a security team was able to remove the main suspect after monitoring activity in the area. But the potential of this kind of threat surfacing at an event of such scale is scary enough in itself.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re not one of the lucky few that gets to make it to the game in person, remember to be mindful of how you stream it. While streaming the game online sounds like a solid option, especially with 1 in 7 <\/a>Americans cord-cutting (saying good-bye to cable), some streaming sites host malware, and demand information from users that can compromise devices and private data.<\/p>\n

Additionally, even some of the most trusted streaming sites<\/a> can be victims of the fake apps trend, the most recent one of these apps masking itself as Netflix. However, instead of containing your favorite TV shows, it contained malware.<\/p>\n

So whether you are streaming the game, buying last-minute tickets, or refreshing fantasy stats while sitting on the couch at your friend\u2019s house, it\u2019s more important than ever to protect and secure the information that matters most.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tips to Protect Your Security While Streaming Games<\/h2>\n

Here are a few tips, to help you do just that:<\/p>\n