NETFLIX and Prime Video users have been warned they are the target of a near constant stream of scams looking to takeover their accounts.
A new report from cybersecurity experts at Bitdefender has warned that the sale of stolen streaming accounts are flourishing on the dark web.
Cybercriminals, according to the team, are mirroring legitimate retail sites.
Listings of stolen streaming accounts, which are on sale for between $5 and $15 (£4-£12), are fit with customer reviews, bulk deals, and even “warranties”.
“Many subscription plans offer ‘lifetime guarantees’,” Bogdan Botezatu, director of Bitdefender’s Threat Research and Reporting division, told The Sun. “Meaning customers are able to order the subscription as a one-time purchase which lasts ‘for life’.”
He added: “While the validity of this claim is difficult to measure, it can be tracked …