Scammers target Netflix users in a new phishing campaign to steal personal data

guest · Dec 28, 2018

Scammers target Netflix users in a new phishing campaign to steal personal data
December 27, 2018
https://cyware.com/news/scammers-ta...hing-campaign-to-steal-personal-data-5bb41c77

The scam involves cybercriminals sending users emails that tricks users into believing that their Netflix account has been suspended.
Modus operandi
Targeted users are sent scam emails that claims the recipient's Netflix account has been put on hold due to some trouble with the current billing information. The email urges users to update their payment information by clicking on a link attached in the email.

In the wake of such escalating scams, Netflix said that it has employed several proactive steps to detect fraudulent activities and better secure Netflix users’ accounts.

Unfortunately, scams are common on the internet and target popular brands such as Netflix and other companies with large customer bases to lure users into giving out personal information,” said Netflix, Variety reported.
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guest · Jun 18, 2019

Netflix issues urgent warning to users over phishing attacks
June 18, 2019
https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/18/netflix-issues-urgent-warning-users-phishing-attacks-9995879/

The streaming giant has put out a warning to try and avoid other users falling victim to the same scam.
It has told its customers to be vigilant and remember that Netflix will never ask for any personal information by email.

‘Phishing scams are, unfortunately, very common and often exploit well-known brands,’ a spokesperson for Netflix told the Irish Sun.
The customers targeted by the phishing scam reportedly received an email saying that an error had been detected in their account.
It would then provide a link to a fake page that would prompt the customer into giving up their information.
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guest · Nov 18, 2021

Netflix Bait: Phishers Target Streamers with Fake Service Signups
November 17, 2021
https://threatpost.com/netflix-bait-phishers-fake-signups/176422/

The past year’s massive migration of movie and television audiences to streaming services has provided scammers with a sweet opportunity to launch phishing attempts to lure would-be subscribers into giving up their payment information.

Where there’s payment data, cybercriminals are sure to follow, Kaspersky’s Leonid Grustniy pointed out in his latest report, warning about phishing campaigns disguised to look like Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming service offers.

“Streaming services offer a variety of payment plans, but generally they all involve paying with a credit card,” Grustniy explained. “And where there are card details, there is phishing.”
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Scam Subscriber Targeting
Kaspersky’s researchers observed various lures aimed at targets, depending on their current streaming subscription status. Fake sign-up pages for services like Netflix were used to pry email addresses and credit-card information from victims.

“Armed with your info, they can withdraw or spend your money right away; your email address should come in handy for future attacks,” Grustniy wrote.
“We’re having some trouble with your current billing information,” the email read. “We’ll try again, but in the meantime, you may want to update your payment details.”
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Stolen streaming credentials are also valuable and have been sold in underground markets.
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Kaspersky: Phishing in Netflix and beyond

We analyze some typical examples of phishing bait for movie streamers.
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