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 . Platforms Update: Check Point estimates the number of people affected to be in the tens of millions .
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 .