Football Fans Warned About World Cup Malware

Security vendor Symantec is warning football fans to be cautious about World Cup information online.

Symantec launched a website for  football fans providing details of latest security scams connected to the World Cup. The site contains tips and links for news and information on the footie event. Symantec said: “The site will provide people with the information they need to protect themselves on the internet.

Football related sites are sure to receive a large increase in traffic during the World Cup, this makes footie supporters vulnerable to hackers who look to steal private sensitive data. Symantec said; “Attackers are always finding new ways of duping people into disclosing their personal information. Being well informed and alert is as important as keeping up to date with the latest protection software updates.”

The World Cup will take place this June in South Africa and is already becoming a popular theme for cyber criminals. Symantec said; “Historically, any large-scale sporting event has shown an increase in all kinds of cyberthreats. Phishing attacks increased by 66 percent during the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

You can view the symantec website here