Fake applications to watch live broadcasts or stream the 2022 World Cup circulating in cyberspace. The 2022 World Cup can not only be watched via TV broadcasts, but also can be watched by football fans through an online application.
Most football fans prefer to watch through a device because they feel that it is easier than having to watch it on TV. This is what irresponsible persons take advantage of to do crime or crime.
Through its official Twitter account @CCICPolri, the Directorate of Cybercrime, Bareskrim Polri, explained that the application The Zombinder malware is infiltrated, which can allow cybercriminals to bind malware to applications available on the victim's device.
"Siber friends, especially those of you who like to watch football through streaming broadcasts, be wary of fake applications infiltrated by malware with the lure of broadcasting football matches," explained the Directorate of Cyber Crime Bareskrim Polri on its Twitter account on Saturday (10/12). "Just watch the World Cup on TV/Applications that are verified as safe," he added.
Malware is software that works by entering a computer without permission and can cause damage to computer systems, servers and networks. Malware can steal data and information stored on computers as well as being the back door for hackers to enter.
According to the National Police, currently there are thousands of victims who have been infected with the Zombinder malware. Cybercriminals carry out their actions by spreading malware through fake football streaming applications named Live Football Stream 1.9 and a modified version of the Instagram application.
This malware is also claimed to be undetectable at runtime and can bypass Google Protect or Anti-Virus running on the target device.
One of the Zombinder malware infection processes, namely the malware loader, is disguised to avoid detection, so that when the victim opens the application, the loader displays a prompt to install the plugin. If the prompt is received, the loader will install a malicious payload and run it in the device's background," explained CCIC Polri.
Therefore, football fans are advised to always check whether the application or site used to access the 2022 World Cup broadcast is safe and official so that it does not harm or harm users.
