Anyone who receives an email from Netflix with the subject “Update payment information” should not respond to this, otherwise you risk financial damage.
- A phishing attack is currently underway on Netflix users.
- Cyber criminals try to steal your access and payment data.
- The suspicious emails have the subject “Update payment information”.
Unknown persons are currently trying to steal the access and payment data from Netflix users. To do this, they send a so-called phishing email with the subject “Update payment information” in which they ask you to update your payment details because there are problems with the account.
Under no circumstances should you comply with this request. This is a fake message, which is easily identified by the sender’s address and a cryptic link to an ominous non-Netflix website.
New variant of known phishing mail
If you receive one of these “Netflix mails” with the subject, delete them immediately. If you have already fallen for the scam, we advise you to change your access data immediately and contact your bank.
The email is apparently a variant of an older phishing email. As early as February 2021, the NRW consumer advice center warned in its phishing radar of a corresponding email with the subject “Please update your payment details”. At the time, however, it was much more professional. So be on your guard, because new variants of the mail could be sent in the future.
Simple signs: This is how you recognize every phishing email
A first indication that you have received a phishing email: The email will ask you to confirm personal data or to enter it on a website. This Under no circumstances should you comply with the request
If you find the sender suspicious, you should read the email twice. You will often find spelling mistakes or inconsistencies in German grammar. The attackers usually do not write their emails themselves, but instead use automatically generated messages or translate known emails with a translation program. But why all the effort?
What do criminals achieve with phishing attacks?
Phishing is used on the Internet to collect real user data. Money can be made with these if e-mail addresses, names and other information are sold for advertising purposes or passed on in criminal forums. With the data obtained, cybercriminals can also address future phishing attacks in a more targeted manner, making their attacks more effective.
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Unknown sender?
Attachments and links contained in malicious emails also often inject malware or viruses onto your computer. In addition, you should not simply ignore suspicious emails. Forward them to the above email address and help us report future phishing attacks.
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