A new initiative called BeStreamWise aims to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal streaming, highlighting the risks of malware, scams, and fraud. Research shows that many people are unaware of the severity of these risks.
As you settle in over the festive season to binge the latest season of your favourite TV series with a mince pie in hand, or tune in to watch a much-awaited sporting event, do you know where your content is coming from? For those using illegal streaming platforms, the simple answer is no.
BeStreamWise, an initiative which launched last year, aims to raise awareness of the dangers of piracy when accessing film, TV or sport through illegal platforms, links and devices, which open you up to everything from malware, to scams and fraud. Illegal streaming services may seem like a victimless route to accessing free content, but they’re increasingly operated by sophisticated criminal networks, that could be involved in other types of illicit activity. By streaming illegally, you may be opening your home to these criminals – and the consequences may be dire. Showing how unaware of the risks so many of us are, research from Opinium also showed that despite close to half (45%) of the UK knowing illegal streaming is a serious crime, 1 in 10 believe they’re not at risk* – but these viewing practices are not victimless. Far from a few annoying pop-up ads, you may actually be giving these networks access to your personal data, banking details and key information relating to your identity. From debilitating computer viruses to scams and ID theft, things can easily turn nasty. It can also expose young people to inappropriate content due to the lack of parental control
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