Once trust is built, scammers can lure children into clicking phishing links or even downloading files that contain malware. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reported that in 2022, over 878,000 phishing pages were created to target these games specifically, with more than 823,000 focused on Roblox alone. Kaspersky also noted a 57% increase in attacks targeting children’s games last year, totaling more than seven million incidents. MPL also suggests educating children about safe online practices, such as recognizing phishing attempts and understanding the importance of not sharing personal information with strangers. Read more in our articles including "Report Warns Parents of Growing Gaming Scams Targeting Children" and "MLBB opens 2026 Global Skin Design Contest with USD 49,000 prize pool".
Once trust is built, scammers can lure children into clicking phishing links or even downloading files that contain malware. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reported that in 2022, over 878,000 phishing pages were created to target these games specifically, with more than 823,000 focused on Roblox alone.
Kaspersky also noted a 57% increase in attacks targeting children’s games last year, totaling more than seven million incidents. MPL also suggests educating children about safe online practices, such as recognizing phishing attempts and understanding the importance of not sharing personal information with strangers.
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