Cyberattacks Disguised as Disney, LEGO and MrBeast Increase 38% in a Year

On the occasion of the International Day of Families, which is celebrated on May 15, Kaspersky experts have analyzed the cyber-threats that use known family-oriented brands such as Disney, LEGO, Toca Boca, among others, as lures. The study, based on the monitoring of specific keywords, revealed a steady increase in attack attempts, which grew by 38% from the second quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025. Kaspersky telemetry shows a steady …

Kaspersky warns about the increasing use of child brands by cybercriminals to distribute malware and execute scams aimed at children and families. On the eve of the International Day of Families, which is celebrated on May 15, Kaspersky experts analyzed cyber-threats that use popular brands aimed at children and families, such as Disney, LEGO, Toca Boca, among others. The study, based on the monitoring of selected keywords, revealed a steady inc…