An email scam Attack.Phishing passing as a Netflix notification has been targeting subscribers of the streaming service . The “ suspension notification ” looks similar in design and format to other Netflix emails . It notifies and urges users to update their information to avoid the suspension of their account . The goal of the scam Attack.Phishing is to steal personal and credit card information , according to a report from Mailguard . The email contains a link to a fake Netflix website where users are required to enter log-in information and a credit card number . The faux website has the Netflix logo on display plus The Crown and House of Cards banners to further trick Attack.Phishing visitors . In a stament sent to EW , a Netflix spokesperson assured subscribers that the company takes the “ security of our members ’ accounts seriously , ” also stating that these type of scams aren ’ t uncommon : “ Netflix employs numerous proactive measures to detect fraudulent activity to keep the Netflix service and our members ’ accounts secure . Unfortunately , these scams Attack.Phishing are common on the internet and target popular brands such as Netflix and other companies with large customer bases to lure Attack.Phishing users into giving out personal information. ” According to Mailguard ’ s report , the scam has targeted almost 110 million subscribers . One important thing to note is that the email ’ s recipient appears as “ no sender , ” plus the victim ’ s name appears as “ # name # , ” as shown in the screenshot . Netflix customers who receive this email are advised to abstain from filling out any information prompted by the website . Netflix ’ s spokesperson also suggested that members of the streaming service visit netflix.com/security or contact Customer Service directly to learn more information about scams and other malicious activity .

The Internal Revenue Service today warned the public of a tax transcript scheme via a surge of fraudulent emails impersonating Attack.Phishing the IRS . The emails offer Attack.Phishing tax transcripts , or the summary of a tax return , as bait Attack.Phishing to entice Attack.Phishing users to open documents containing malware . The scam email carries an attachment labeled “ Tax Account Transcript ” or something similar , and the subject line uses some variation of the phrase “ tax transcript. ” The IRS said the scam Attack.Phishing is especially problematic for businesses whose employees might open the malware because it can spread throughout the network and potentially take months to successfully remove . Known as Emotet , the well-known malware generally poses as Attack.Phishing specific banks and financial institutions in its effort to trick Attack.Phishing people into opening infected documents . However , in the past few weeks , the scam Attack.Phishing has been masquerading as Attack.Phishing the IRS , pretending to be Attack.Phishing from “ IRS Online. ” The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team ( US-CERT ) issued a warning in July about earlier versions of the Emotet in Alert ( TA18-201A ) Emotet Malware . US-CERT has labeled the Emotet Malware “ among the most costly and destructive malware affecting state , local , tribal , and territorial ( SLTT ) governments , and the private and public sectors. ” The IRS reminds taxpayers it does not send unsolicited emails to the public , nor would it email a sensitive document such as a tax transcript . Taxpayers should not open the email or the attachment . If using a personal computer , delete or forward the scam email to phishing @ irs.gov . If seen while using an employer ’ s computer , notify the company ’ s technology professionals .

The Internal Revenue Service today warned the public of a tax transcript scheme via a surge of fraudulent emails impersonating Attack.Phishing the IRS . The emails offer Attack.Phishing tax transcripts , or the summary of a tax return , as bait Attack.Phishing to entice Attack.Phishing users to open documents containing malware . The scam email carries an attachment labeled “ Tax Account Transcript ” or something similar , and the subject line uses some variation of the phrase “ tax transcript. ” The IRS said the scam Attack.Phishing is especially problematic for businesses whose employees might open the malware because it can spread throughout the network and potentially take months to successfully remove . Known as Emotet , the well-known malware generally poses as Attack.Phishing specific banks and financial institutions in its effort to trick Attack.Phishing people into opening infected documents . However , in the past few weeks , the scam Attack.Phishing has been masquerading as Attack.Phishing the IRS , pretending to be Attack.Phishing from “ IRS Online. ” The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team ( US-CERT ) issued a warning in July about earlier versions of the Emotet in Alert ( TA18-201A ) Emotet Malware . US-CERT has labeled the Emotet Malware “ among the most costly and destructive malware affecting state , local , tribal , and territorial ( SLTT ) governments , and the private and public sectors. ” The IRS reminds taxpayers it does not send unsolicited emails to the public , nor would it email a sensitive document such as a tax transcript . Taxpayers should not open the email or the attachment . If using a personal computer , delete or forward the scam email to phishing @ irs.gov . If seen while using an employer ’ s computer , notify the company ’ s technology professionals .