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Warning! Beware of this latest scam by hackers..

In a recent scam, Netflix subscribers globally are alerted about a phishing scheme where fraudsters are focusing on the subscription renewal process to obtain personal and financial details. Security specialists have sounded the alarm about this internet fraud, noting that it has impacted users in 23 nations, such as the United States, Germany, Spain, and Australia.

Prashant Bhardwaj by Prashant Bhardwaj
2 December 2024
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Cyber fraud is increasingly emerging as a significant threat worldwide. Cybercriminals are finding innovative methods to trick internet users and swindle them out of their money.

In a recent scam, Netflix subscribers globally are alerted about a phishing scheme where fraudsters are focusing on the subscription renewal process to obtain personal and financial details. Security specialists have sounded the alarm about this internet fraud, noting that it has impacted users in 23 nations, such as the United States, Germany, Spain, and Australia.

As per Bitdefender, the cybersecurity company that highlighted this scam, the latest Netflix scam includes fraudsters dispatching fake SMS messages alleging problems with Netflix account payments. These notifications intend to generate an impression of urgency, deceiving users into clicking harmful links to address the supposed problem. The cyber security company has also provided instances of these messages, such as:

“NETFLIX: There was an issue processing your payment. To keep your services active, please sign in and confirm your details at: https://account-details[.]com.”

“Your last payment was declined. Update your payment information at: https://homepage-nflix[.]com.”

The report states that these phishing messages are frequently customized for various regions, employing local languages and Netflix branding to seem credible. In certain instances, they are filled with grammatical mistakes, yet numerous are refined sufficiently to trick unwary users.

When users click the given link, they are sent to a phishing site that imitates the official Netflix login page. In this context, cybercriminals gather confidential information such as usernames, passwords, personal data, and credit card information. The compromised credentials are often traded on the dark web, exposing victims to threats of financial fraud and identity theft.

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Significantly, Netflix has become one of the most vulnerable targets for cybercriminals because of its widespread appeal. Similar to WhatsApp, a top messaging app, Netflix is presently one of the leading OTT platforms, making it an appealing target for hackers. In contrast to platforms that utilize two-factor authentication (2FA), Netflix accounts are increasingly susceptible to credential stuffing—a method where cybercriminals exploit compromised credentials from one site to infiltrate accounts on different services.

Though there have been no particular cases reported in India, Netflix users are encouraged to stay alert and steer clear of misleading messages.

 

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