UK cyber security centre tells premier league fans to check their passwords

The guidance comes ahead of the return of Premier League football on Wednesday, but with matches being played behind closed doors, many supporters will turn to online streaming services in order to watch games.

“The return of the Premier League is a moment that the nation has been looking forward to, and we want football fans to enjoy it in the safest way possible,” NCSC chief executive Ciaran Martin said.

“Without the option of watching football matches at the pub or in person, it’s fantastic that technology can bridge the gap and allow thousands of fans to watch their team from their own living room.

“We would strongly recommend fans check out the Government’s Cyber Aware campaign to ensure they have as safe a streaming experience as possible.”

National Cyber Security Centre