netflix There is a big news for the users. The users of this popular OTT platform are under threat from hackers. Netflix users have to be very careful at this time. This scam may steal their credit card information. Cybersecurity experts have warned Netflix users about an SMS phishing campaign that is being used to steal account and credit card information. Come, let us know in details.
Netflix users are becoming victims of this scam
According to a report by New York Post, hackers are sending this phishing text. In this message, the user is being told that he has not paid for the Netflix membership and his account will be suspended soon.
Security firm Bitdefender said these SMS scare campaigns targeting Netflix users have become ubiquitous and never stop, but they vary in size and scope.
Users are receiving this SMS
Users receive SMS saying Netflix: There was a problem processing user payments. Sign in and confirm your details to keep your service active. The message contains a link that redirects users to a website. It looks like the Netflix platform and asks for their credit card number and login credentials.
These stolen credentials are sold to underground rings on the dark web.
For your information, let us tell you that Netflix does not have the facility of two-factor authentication. Due to this, this scam has easily spread to 23 countries including America. The streaming platform is vulnerable to spear phishing, as it relies only on usernames and passwords for security.
Netflix said in a statement about the text message scam that the company never asks for your personal information in text or email. The company will never make payment through any third party seller or website. If the text or email links to a URL you don’t recognize, don’t tap or click on it.
If you’ve already clicked on any of these links, Password suggests changing your Netflix password with a new password.
