With Netflix, a completely new way of looking at the entertainment industry was made feasible. Users now have a tonne of convenience, while content providers have limitless chances. The availability of commercial streaming services like Netflix, which let us watch a variety of content under one roof for a relatively low monthly fee, did, however, not eliminate the risk of being hacked.
Hackers increasingly employ more advanced techniques to get streaming platform subscriptions by taking advantage of thoughtless account holders. Customers are also more likely to be hacked if they use particular services like Netflix, EA, Xbox, Sony Entertainment, and Spotify, according to a survey conducted by the cybersecurity company DynariskNow, as reported by Forbes.
How to Tell If Netflix Account Hacking Has Occurred
To check if your Netflix account has been hijacked, follow the instructions below:
- First, log into your account: Some of the hackers are willing to just watch, while some are a little bolder and may attempt to modify your login information. Some hackers would grab everything from your email address to your password to sell the login details for your account to an unaware customer. If you can still log in, that’s a good sign, but it doesn’t guarantee your security.
- Look under “Recently Viewed.”: When the content suggestions don’t seem to match or make sense, this is one of the common evident signs that someone has accessed your account. In the “Watch Again” area, you can discover a movie you’ve never seen before. Similar to this, you can view a series that you never even started viewing on the “Continue Viewing” page. This strategy is not foolproof, even though there are other ways to remove stuff off your recent streaming list and hackers are aware of them. If you have any concerns, you should immediately review your Netflix Account history to be on the safe side.
- Examine Your Streaming Practices: If something about your lists doesn’t feel quite right, you should check your viewing history. Go to account > Streaming Activity > Recent Device Streaming Activity in your Netflix account. You can look for any additional unauthorized logins on this tab. Consider asking everyone you’ve given access to again, as some of them might be using VPNs to access particular content.
What can you do if your account is hacked? If your account is hacked you can go to settings and remove all users, then change your password, if required request help from Netflix.
