The Super Bowl LVII this 2023 is just right around the corner and with only a few days left, many fans are now preparing to live stream the game.
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The Super Bowl logo is seen on the arm of running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams as he talks to the media during Super Bowl LIII Opening Night at State Farm Arena on January 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Super Bowl LVII is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12, and will be held at the State Farm Studio in Glendale, Arizona.
Livestreams of the game (Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles) is expected to start at around 6:30 p.m. EST.
Of course, many people will find it hard to avoid relying on illegal websites to watch the livestream. If you are one of them, here's why you should think twice.
Super Bowl LVII: Illegal Streaming Can Lead to Data Theft!
According to PC Mag's latest report, streaming Super Bowl games via illegal websites can lead to serious data theft.
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The Super Bowl logo is reflected in a woman's sunglasses outside the Super Bowl Experience in Atlanta, Georgia on February 2, 2019. - The New England Patriots will meet the Los Angeles Ram at Super Bowl LIII on February 3rd.
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Cybersecurity experts stated that watching illegal Super Bowl livestreams has consequences.
"People are still gravitating toward them because they're convenient and usually free (or very cheap)," explained VPNOverview enthusiast, Djordje Djordjevic.
Illegal livestreams are tempting because they are convenient and free to access. However, every time you visit these websites, people behind them illegally profit from you.
One of their methods to generate revenue is by selling your IP address to hackers and other cybercriminals.
If a website asks for your email address, payment information, and other sensitive information, then there's a chance it is linked to hackers.
Aside from data theft, illegal streaming websites can also install malware, trackers, and other viruses into your device without you even knowing it.
Best Super Bowl Livestream Option
If you are among the Super Bowl fans who don't have cable, then here's your best option to livestream the upcoming Super Bowl LVII.
ET Online reported that there are many livestream services that allow people to watch Super Bowl more affordably and safer.
These include fuboTV, Sling TV, and Hulu+. Among these three options, Sling TV offers the cheapest monthly fee (50% off on your first month).
If you want to learn more details about Super Bowl livestream options, you can click this link.
In other news, North Korean hackers stole record-breaking virtual assets in 2022.
We also reported that the Russian hacking crew, the one behind the "WhisperGate," also attacked Ukraine using data-wiping malware.
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