Security News > 2021 > July > Scammers offer streaming services, giveaways and a fake cyber currency to cash in on the Olympic Games
Kaspersky experts analyzed Olympic-related phishing attacks and found fake pages offering streaming services, tickets to events that won't have spectators, and even a fake Olympic Games virtual currency.
Security experts found a website selling a virtual currency that is supposed to be a support fund for Olympic athletes.
Kaspersky's analysis found several creative ways scammers are taking advantage of the buzz around the Olympic Games.
Kaspersky experts found various phishing pages offering streaming services for the games.
Kaspersky experts also found phishing pages disguised as official Olympic websites.
Scammers looking to capitalize on interest in the Olympics create fake pages that look official and connected to the International Olympic Committee.