{"id":91643,"date":"2018-09-25T12:35:25","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T19:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=91643"},"modified":"2025-08-30T03:24:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:24:40","slug":"netflix-users-phishing-email","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/netflix-users-phishing-email\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Users: Don\u2019t Get Hooked by This Tricky Phishing Email"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you own a smart TV, or even just a computer, it\u2019s likely you have a Netflix account. The streaming service is huge these days \u2013 even taking home awards for its owned content. So, it\u2019s only natural cybercriminals are attempting to leverage the service\u2019s popularity for their own gain. In fact, just discovered last week<\/a>, fake Netflix emails have been circulating\u00a0claiming there are issues with users\u2019 accounts. But of course, there is no issue at all \u2013 only a phishing scam<\/a> underway.<\/p>\n

The headline in itself should be the first indicator of fraud, as it reads \u201cUpdate your payment information!” The body of the fake email then claims that there\u2019s an issue with a user\u2019s account or that their account has been suspended. The email states that they need to update their account details in order to resolve the problem, but the link actually leads victims to a genuine-looking Netflix website designed to steal usernames and passwords, as well as payment details. If the victim updates their financial information, they are actually taken to the real Netflix home page, which gives this trick a sense of legitimacy.<\/p>\n

Proactive Steps to Protect Yourself Against Phishing<\/h2>\n

In short \u2013 this phishing email scheme is convincing and tricky. That means it\u2019s crucial all Netflix users take proactive steps now to protect themselves this stealthy attack. To do just that, follow these tips:<\/p>\n