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McAfee Warns of Cyberattacks Targeting World Cup FansMcAfee (News - Alert), the leading device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, warns fans to be wary of malicious apps and phishing emails created specifically to target soccer supporters. Fans have turned to their devices to stream games and stay informed about the fate of their teams advancing to the next rounds. Some fans have looked to the "Golden Cup" app to stream data and records from past and present games, not knowing that cybercriminals have also used the app to install spyware on devices of unsuspecting fans. This threat campaign, called Android/FoulGoal.A, looks like a typical sprting app with general information and background around the games. However, in the background and without user consent, the app silently transfers information to cybercriminals, including victims' phone numbers, installed apps, device model and manufacturer, available internal storage capacity, and more. Although these apps have now been removed from the Google (News - Alert) Play store, McAfee anticipates an increase in cyberattacks around major sporting events and warns fans to be cautious of suspicious links and apps. Fans should keep these tips in mind to ensure devices and data are protected:
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