{"id":83939,"date":"2025-12-30T11:57:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=83939"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:57:04","slug":"kaspersky-identifies-global-scam-activity-linked-to-the-release-of-avatar-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/12\/30\/kaspersky-identifies-global-scam-activity-linked-to-the-release-of-avatar-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaspersky identifies global scam activity linked to the release of Avatar 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The premiere of Avatar 3<\/em> has taken place in several countries and has been accompanied by a noticeable increase in online interest. Amid the heightened attention surrounding the release, Kaspersky experts have identified an increase in cyber-scam campaigns that exploit the movie\u2019s launch and users\u2019 desire to watch it online. The fraudulent websites target users across multiple regions, indicating attempts by attackers to reach a global audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scam operates as follows: cybercriminals create suspicious websites that offer online access to the Avatar 3 movie. Attackers place particular emphasis on localization, publishing the sites in multiple languages to attract users from different countries. However, the translations are often poorly executed and contain grammatical errors and inconsistencies, which may serve as indicators of fraudulent activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of a website offering to watch the movie Avatar 3<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When users attempt to start the video, they are presented with a fake media player and prompted to register in order to obtain \u201cfull\u201d or \u201cunlimited\u201d access to the film. As part of the registration process, users are asked to provide personal information, including an email address and mobile phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At later stages, scammers may request additional data, including payment details, under the guise of activating a \u201cfree trial.\u201d This creates risks of credential compromise, particularly if users reuse passwords across multiple services, and may also lead to financial losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of a website offering to watch or download the movie Avatar 3 and other recent releases<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCybercriminals consistently exploit major movie premieres to capture users\u2019 attention and increase the effectiveness of their schemes. We advise accessing films only through official platforms and exercising caution when encountering websites that request personal or payment information. It is also important to use reliable security solutions to protect all devices, including mobiles,\u201d comments Olga Altukhova, Senior web content analyst at Kaspersky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid falling victim these scams, Kaspersky advises users to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n