Be careful — hackers are hiding viruses in online movie subtitles
- Security research firm Check Point
revealed a new exploit on Tuesday that affects several media players.- The vulnerability allows a hacker to infect your device and gain full
control through through subtitles.- The exploit, which puts 200 million
users at risk, impacts video players and streamers like Popcorn Time,
Kodi, Stremio and VLC.- Here’s how it works: malformed subtitle files allow hackers to embed code into the subtitle files in popular pirated movies
and TV shows.- Subtitles are a non-suspecting source for hacks. When a
user utilizes them, the malware is dumped on their desktop and the
attacker is notified.- Once they have control over a device — PC, smart
TV or smartphone — the hacker can do whatever they want, from stealing
information to installing ransomware. Read more (5/25/17)follow @the-future-now