Researchers have a ‘Netflix’ warning for you

Netflix is expanding its password sharing crackdown to more countries and it has caused a significant user exodus. According to a study by Kantar, Netflix lost over one million subscribers in Spain alone during the first quarter of 2023. A new report has now said that hackers are taking advantage of this situation.

This situation has created an ideal scenario for cybercriminals and numerous illicit businesses are selling Netflix subscriptions on the Dark Web, a report by Check Point Research, threat intelligence division of cybersecurity company Check Point, has said.

“Researchers have uncovered Telegram channels affiliated with these cybercriminal portals offering access to Netflix’s monthly Premium plan for as little as Rs 190 Indian rupees.