Fact Check: The ‘Pinay Gold Medalist Viral Video’ Zyan Cabrera Viral Video Is a Scam
Cybersecurity experts have warned of a scam that is circulating online and exploiting the excitement surrounding the 2026 Winter Olympics. Under search terms such as “Pinay Gold Medalist viral video” or “Zyan Cabrera leaked,” the fraudulent campaign is promoted to gather personal information, install malware and compromise users’ devices on multiple platforms.
Scammers falsely claim that leaked video footage shows a Filipino gold medalist, Zyan Cabraera. This athlete does not exist. Cybercriminals have used the likeness of Zyan Cry4zee (also known as Jerriel), a Filipino social media content creator, to lend credibility to a fraud. This scam spread quickly across TikTok and Facebook. It also appeared on X.
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Pinay Gold Medalist viral video, Security experts have described the operation as an example of SEO poisoning. This is a method criminals use to embed malicious links in trending keywords. The links can bypass spam filters and appear in social media and search results alongside genuine content. After clicking, the user is redirected to a series of fake web pages that capture IP addresses, device fingerprints, browser types, and location information. The victim is often asked to confirm their age, activate notifications, or install a browser extension, all of which can lead to the installation of malware.
Data isn’t thrown away. On dark-web marketplaces, IP addresses, timestamps and device information are sold to spammers and fraudsters. This information, when combined with past compromised credentials, enables highly targeted phishing. Malware installed via these fake links may be able to access bank credentials, lock down devices with ransomware, or silently redirect internet traffic to criminal servers.
The risks of clicking these links include IP address harvesting and malware downloads that log passwords and keystrokes. They can also lead to browser hijacking and the theft of social media credentials via fake login screens, as well as network-wide device compromise and spam notifications enabled by deceptive permissions.
It is strongly recommended that users not click on any links promising to show the full Pinay Gold Medalist viral video. Users should not install browser extensions or plugins when prompted to do so by suspect pages, nor log in to social media platforms using third-party verification prompts. Reporting suspicious posts can be done using TikTok’s and Facebook’s built-in tools.
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If you have clicked a suspicious link, run a malware scan immediately, update your social media and banking passwords, and disconnect from the home network if needed. Contact IT or contact your mobile provider if this does not work.
Experts expect similar scams to emerge as the 2026 Winter Olympics approach. They may use different names or popular events. The best defense against this evolving threat is to remain vigilant, skeptical, and practice basic cybersecurity hygiene.
