Scammers are taking advantage of the two much awaited Hollywood films to steal consumers’ hard-earned money and private information. One of these movies is “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie, while the other is Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”
The cybersecurity company Kaspersky claims that con artists are tricking unwary users by disseminating phishing scams that take advantage of the excitement surrounding movie releases, all with the aim of stealing their hard-earned money and sensitive personal information.
Users are lured to one of the phony websites with special Barbie doll deals that coincide with the movie’s premiere.
Users are urged to buy limited-edition dolls associated with specific movies, such as the main actress Margot Robbie, for about 12 pounds sterling in addition to the ordinary dolls.
After choosing an item to purchase, users are sent to a purchase form, which requests personal identifying information including name, address, phone number, and banking information.
Users who are unaware transmit money and personal information to scammers. In addition to the potential financial hazards, the research stated that the possibility of the stolen data being sold on the Dark Web Market poses severe privacy issues with this fraud.
“The experience is thrilling, but we must be mindful of the dangers. We may completely appreciate the Barbie and Oppenheimer experience while protecting ourselves from cyber hazards lurking in the digital realm by having an alert mentality and practicing safe online behaviors, according to Olga Svistunova, security specialist at Kaspersky.
Additionally, the report stated that the con artists didn’t miss out on Oppenheimer, another well-liked film.
By promising a free movie stream, they tricked individuals into believing that their true goal was to steal their money and banking information.
This method is regularly employed by con artists in these circumstances, who demand a little registration fee of one dollar or one euro. According to the study, in order to complete the registration process, they need the connecting of a bank card, which permits unauthorized and challenging-to-reverse debits from individuals’ accounts.
Conclusion
Scammers are exploiting the excitement surrounding Hollywood films Barbie and Oppenheimer to steal consumers’ money and sensitive information. Cyber security company Kaspersky claims that con artists are spreading phishing scams to trick users into purchasing limited-edition Barbie dolls and personal information. These scams can be found on phony websites, where users are lured to purchase items and are sent to a purchase form that requests personal information. The potential for stolen data to be sold on the Dark Web Market poses severe privacy issues. Kaspersky security specialist Olga Svistunova warns that while enjoying the Barbie and Oppenheimer experiences, users must be mindful of the dangers and practice safe online behaviors.
The con artists also exploited Oppenheimer by offering a free movie stream, tricking individuals into believing their true goal was to steal their money and banking information. To complete the registration process, users need to connect a bank card, which allows unauthorized and challenging-to-reverse debits from accounts.
