But it's not all good news as that coronavirus-driven surge has also brought with it a security threat that all Netflix users need to take very seriously indeed. By doing this, one statistic stood out above all others: a massive rise in phishing URLs targeting Netflix of 646%. Do These 3 ThingsThe evolving threat to Netflix accounts"Phishing tactics evolve and shift with the news agenda," Kelvin Murray, a senior threat researcher at Webroot, says. Further, the Netflix help center has plenty of recommendations for keeping your account secure in general, and with the Netflix phishing threat specifically. Netflix will never ask for your credit card number, bank account details, or Netflix password by email or text message.

Source: Forbes August 09, 2020 11:48 UTC