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The Enders report says fans watching football matches, for instance, via illegal streams are typically providing information such as credit card details and email addresses, leaving them vulnerable to malware and phishing scams.

Staff at Corsham said they had recently helped identify and block malware sent to UK military personnel who recently returned from working abroad.

Ransomware is a type of malware which prevents someone from accessing a device and the data stored on it, usually by encrypting files, according to the National Cyber Security Centre.

These including using the pages to sell fake products or place scam adverts, harvesting personal information, spreading malware, tricking people into sending money, or blackmailing the company in question to unblock the account.

And while defenders can use AI to scan their own sites and software, attackers can use the exact same technology to spot bugs and launch malware.