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Naruto, Netflix and a Cyber Trap: Gen Z Targeted in over 2.5 Lakh Anime-Themed Attacks Says Kaspersky
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Over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as anime: Kaspersky explores the dangers behind Gen Z’s favorite shows and platforms - LionhearTV
From Naruto to Attack on Titan, cybercriminals are increasingly using anime and other Gen Z favorites as bait. In a new report covering Q2 2024 – Q1 2025, Kaspersky has found over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as popular anime among other shows and streaming platforms favored by younger audience. To help Gen Z recognize these and
Kaspersky launches ‘Case 404’ game as anime-themed cyberattacks targeting Gen Z cross 250,000
In a new report covering Q2 2024 – Q1 2025, Kaspersky has found over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as popular anime among other shows and streaming platforms favored by younger audience. To help Gen Z recognize these and other cyber risks, Kaspersky is launching “Case 404” — an interactive cybersecurity game, teaching how to protect their […] The post Kaspersky launches ‘Case 404’ game as anime-themed cyberattacks targeting Gen Z cross 250,000 …
Cybercriminals exploit Japanese animes and fetic Gen Z shows to lure them into their ploys. More than 250,000 cyberattacks have been identified by infiltrating comics and animes from Naruto to the Titans Attack... In a new report, Kaspersky detected more than 250,000 cyberattacks using popular animes, among other popular 15-30-year-old broadcasts and streaming platforms. To raise awareness of the risks they face online, Kaspersky launches "Case …
From “Naruto” to “Attack on Titan”, cybercriminals are increasingly turning to anime and other popular content among Generation Z as a lure. In a new report covering the second quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025, Kaspersky has detected more than 250,000 cyberattacks camouflaged as popular animes, among other programs and streaming platforms preferred by the young public. To help Generation Z recognize these and other cyber risks, Kaspe…
Popular Anime Including Naruto, Demon Slayer And AOT Used As Bait In Over 250,000 Cyberattacks, Kaspersky Reports - Animehunch
Cybercriminals have increasingly disguised malware and unwanted files as popular anime titles to target Gen Z viewers, according to a Kaspersky report covering Q2 2024 through Q1 2025. Kaspersky’s analysis focused on five highly popular anime titles among Gen Z: Naruto, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, and Jujutsu Kaisen. Across these series alone, the company detected 251,931 attempts to distribute malware or unwanted software. Naruto …
Streaming Platforms Used to Launch Over 96,000 Cyberattacks: Kaspersky Reports
Mumbai: As streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV Plus, and HBO Max continue to define entertainment for Gen Z, cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging these platforms to launch digital attacks. According to a recent report by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky, a staggering 96,288 attempts were detected to distribute malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular content from these streaming giants. Unli…
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