Ahead of Tyson Fury’s highly anticipated heavyweight rematch against Alexander Usyk this Saturday, BeStreamVise issues a stark warning to viewers considering watching the fight via illegal streams: doing so could expose you to significant security risks.
As criminal networks increasingly control illegal streaming operations, viewers who turn to these streams may be unwittingly putting their personal data – and banking information – into the hands of fraudsters. In fact, research reveals that 1 in 3 (32%) individuals in the UK who stream illegally fall victim to fraud, scams or identity theft.
“Choosing to bypass official channels to watch long awaited Fury vs. Usik fighting this Saturday is not only risky – it’s illegal and can put you in serious danger,” warned Kieron Sharp, CEO of BeStreamVise partner FACT.
“Illegal streaming puts consumers at risk of malware, financial theft and compromising personal data, such as emails, photos and browsing history.” During high-viewing events, scammers target unsuspecting viewers.”
“BeStreamVise is committed to raising awareness of the significant dangers of illegal streaming, educating about the facts and ensuring that consumers know where to safely watch the content they love.” Boxing fans should enjoy the fights offered by official providers, instead of facing the risks of being targeted by criminal operations.
The warning follows the recent conviction of a Liverpool man who was jailed for three years after selling illegal streaming devices, and with a planned further crackdown on the criminal organizations that enable these services.