Hackers are increasingly disguising malware as anime shows to target Gen Z'ers, with over 250,000 anime-themed phishing emails detected by cybersecurity researchers Kaspersky.
The rising popularity of anime among Gen Z'ers, with 65% regularly watching it, has made them more susceptible to anime-themed phishing attacks.
Threat actors have targeted popular anime shows like Naruto, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen to lure victims with promises of 'exclusive episodes' or 'leaked scenes' for malware distribution.
Kaspersky advises viewers to watch shows through reputable streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+ to avoid falling prey to malicious attacks disguised as enticing content.