DNSFilter's report highlights a 57% increase in malicious gambling content and a 15% rise in illegal streaming activity on Super Bowl Sunday. Threats escalated particularly around NFL events, with significant spikes in domains featuring 'football' as well as gambling-related activities. A notable 20% of malicious gambling domains used numeric strings, a tactic employed to evade detection. The findings emphasize growing security risks tied to online gambling and streaming as well as the potential for phishing attacks directed at unsuspecting fans and bettors.
A report by DNSFilter found that Super Bowl Sunday saw a 57% surge in malicious gambling and betting content, indicating a spike in online threats.
The data indicated a 15% rise in illegal streaming and torrenting traffic linked to fake sites during championship weekend, raising significant security concerns.
Twenty percent of malicious gambling domains identified during the NFL playoffs featured numeric strings, a tactic used by scammers to bypass detection.
Despite captcha prompts, some malicious sites remain active; a captcha doesn't always imply safety, highlighting the need for caution among users.
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