Quote:Researchers have seen March Madness-related phishing scams, fake domains and adware spike as cybercriminals take a pass at tournament viewers.
 
With the 2019 NCAA tournament’s Final Four around the corner, researchers are urging viewers to be wary of a slew of March Madness-related phishing attacks, adware installers and other security threats.
 
While security concerns regarding popular sporting events – from the World Cup to the Super Bowl –  is nothing new, researchers say that cybercriminals are becoming ever more trickier in avoiding detection.
 Making matters worse, because many March Madness games have tipped off during work hours, viewers have been streaming them during office hours – opening businesses to all kinds of risks should they click on the wrong link.

“The NCAA tournament is a massive draw for users around the nation,” researchers with Zscaler said in a Friday analysis. “Taking a measured approach to how it is handled is critical for all businesses. The examples laid out should highlight the diversity of threats that attempt to exploit the excitement around the NCAA tournament.”