Whether you're just in the mood to 'Netflix and chill' or watching show after show, beware—scammers are targeting Netflix users with a sneaky new scam. Experts are sounding the alarm about a "very large" cyber scheme where criminals trick subscribers into revealing sensitive financial information through fake messages.
A new Netflix scam, which has been circulating since September and continues to be a major threat, is targetting unsuspecting subscribers with fake SMS messages.?
These messages, designed to look like official Netflix alerts, claim there's an issue with your account.?
One example reads, "There was an issue processing your payment. To keep your services active, please sign in and confirm your details at: https://account-details[.]com."
These fraudulent texts often contain links to phishing websites that mimic Netflix's login page.?
Once a subscriber enters their login details, personal information, and credit card numbers, the criminals behind the scam collect this sensitive data and sell it on the dark web to various underground networks.
The success of the scam is partially due to Netflix's lack of two-factor authentication, leaving users more vulnerable to these types of spearphishing attacks, as per New York Post.
The streaming giant relies only on usernames and passwords, which makes it easier for cybercriminals to trick people into handing over their credentials.?
According to experts, the scam works by creating a sense of urgency, playing on the fear of losing access to your account due to a missed payment.?
Given the widespread popularity of Netflix as a subscription service,? it's likely that many people will get exposed to this scam. Therefore, it's crucial for subscribers to stay vigilant and avoid clicking on any suspicious links or responding to unsolicited messages.?
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