Cyber protection firm Check Point has found that attackers are increasingly using subtitle downloads to attack devices . Cyber attackers create malicious subtitle files that can exploit vulnerabilities frequently found in streaming platforms and that can take complete control of devices when downloaded . The hacker can also manipulate sites with subtitles to give their files higher scores and increase their pool of victims . Subtitle files are often large and can take numerous formats , making it difficult to ward against downloading malware . Check Point estimates the number of people affected to be in the tens of millions .
Cyber protection firm Check Point has found that hackers are increasingly using subtitle downloads to attack devices. Cyber criminals create malicious subtitle files that can exploit vulnerabilities frequently found in streaming platforms and that can take complete control of devices when downloaded. The hacker can also manipulate sites providing subtitles to award their files higher scores and increase their pool of victims. Subtitle files are often large and can take numerous formats, making it difficult to ward against downloading malware. Check Point estimates the number of people affected to be in the hundreds of millions.