Scammers Steal Card Data With Fake 'The Odyssey' Streams as Malware Traps Appear Within Hours
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 17
Scammers Steal Card Data With Fake 'The Odyssey' Streams as Malware Traps Appear Within Hours
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 17
Summary
Security researchers say fake sites offering free streams of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” are harvesting names, emails and credit-card details by posing as legitimate trial signups.
Kaspersky-cited reports say the pages use polished video players, fake reviews and localized language versions, while Malwarebytes found piracy scams within hours of release, including bogus browser-fix prompts and .exe files disguised as movie downloads.
The FTC has warned that free movie sites can also deliver malware that steals passwords, bank-account numbers and other personal data, turning a fake stream into a broader device compromise.
Universal still lists “The Odyssey” as a theatrical release, making unfamiliar sites claiming free online access a key red flag; users should verify official availability, avoid entering card details and never install mystery software.
Anyone who already shared information should contact their bank or card issuer, change reused passwords, scan devices and use IdentityTheft.gov if sensitive data was exposed.