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Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Fake ‘The Odyssey’ Downloads
['Tyler Lee', 'A Graphic Novelist Wannabe. Amateur Chef. Mechanical Keyboard Enthusiast. Writer Of Tech With Over A Decade Of Experience. Juggles Between Using A Mac', 'Windows Pc', 'Switches Between Ios', 'Android', 'Believes In The Best Of Both Worlds.', 'Mike Viray']
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Scammers spotted that demand within hours of the movie’s release, according to Malwarebytes and Bitdefender, and built fake download pages around it.
How the scam worksSome of the fake sites show a pop-up claiming your browser is missing something and needs a fix.
It routes you through ads that can lead to fake browser extensions, tech support scams, or more malware.
The easiest way to protect yourselfStick to real streaming services and skip pirated download sites altogether.
A real movie file opens in a video player.