"Sports lemon" is one of a series of illegal sports streaming sites, and is known by illegal streamers to give dodgy and malware-ridden access to predictably unreliable streams of various sports events.

So, it's not just football fans but all sports fans not willing to pay to legally watch sports streams that are commonly targeted by sophisticated Bitcoin scams, mobile app scams and malware which are found on illegal streaming sites, most likely accessed through links on social media.

Webroot's latest research shows "some of the more unusual activities discovered also include hijacking users' web browsers and notifications through the sites.

Webroot continues: "Once users' browsers were hijacked, cyber criminals were able to influence users' search results and use notifications to bombard them with junk, scams and explicit extreme content. Fans using sites on mobile devices are also at risk of threats, including fake and malicious mobile apps."

Simply put, Webroot says there is no "safe" way to use illegal streaming sites without putting yourself at risk, with common misconceptions being that you're safer on your mobile, tablet or smart TV - this just isn't true.

Webroot has identified the below biggest 5 threats, which are as follows:

1. Bitcoin scams

Targeted and localised bitcoin scams promising riches and asking users for banking details
These often appear as convincing ads and websites that link directly to fake news sites with local celebrities and politicians

2. Mobile apps scams

Links to fake mobile apps with privacy issues and useless in-app purchases
Apps that push notifications for junk and scam their users
Mobile apps can also be installed on PCs and laptop devices, and are difficult to remove

3. Hijacked search results

Hijacking browsers allows cyber criminals to switch users' default browser and take over their notifications. This means different search results are served or users are spammed with junk notifications. Even if users shut down their laptops the changes will remain.

4.Fleeceware

A type of malware mobile application that comes with hidden, excessive subscription fees.
On streaming sites these are often in the form of fake virus "scans" that push users to download antivirus software. The software looks legitimate but provides no protection.

5. Notification hijacking

Users looking to watch a stream are tricked into allowing notifications which bombard users with explicit/extreme content as well as scams and links to other malicious sites.

Webroot's research also identified insecure sites, malvertising, dishonest links and redirects that take you to sites filled with malware that attempt to infiltrate your computer and cause chaos.

So, with legal and affordable sports streaming services widely available, promising pristine streaming in high definition that won't be cut off just as the action is getting good, with no malware threats, why risk your digital existence for the sake of a few dollars?