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“Netflix, popular target for Hackers”

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Netflix is known to be one of the most popular sources for online entertainment for people of all ages. Netflix has also become a popular target for hackers, according to a new research from Symantec, a company that provides protection, security, storage, and systems management for customers around the world. Symantec discovered several Netflix-related attacks, one involving malicious fake Netflix apps. Symantec explained that the malicious apps discovered, lead victims to the Netflix website, but in the background they also install Infostealer.Banload Trojan, which opens a back door on the compromised computer and steals information. In this case, the users banking information. At this time, it’s unclear how widespread the attack is. For the full article, click here

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