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Scammers are cashing in on "Barbie" mania. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of the hype to launch a wave of online scams to deceive consumers. Software security firm McAfee claims to have documented 100 new instances of malware with Barbie-related filenames in the last three weeks alone. Most of the scam attempts involved setting up fake Barbie websites that advertise free tickets but instead, pull up links that hijack personal info with spyware. To avoid getting scammed, McAfee advises Barbie fans to stick with reliable retailers and streamers and only buy tickets from a reputable theater chain or app.