Bad Actors Target Gen Z With Pop Culture Bait

Cybercriminals are using pop culture, particularly anime and streaming services, to lure Gen Z users into compromising their devices and handing over credentials. Kaspersky blocked nearly 10 million phishing attacks related to streaming services and 4.2 million malware attempts disguised as popular movies and TV shows in 2023. Users should be cautious of websites offering free content, social media posts with external download links, and online stores with unusually large discounts on merchandise.