NETFLIX users should be on high alert for signs of a digital break-in

The brand plans to crack down on password sharing but some hackers are only emboldened by new policies

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The Netflix home screen is adorned with cute icons for each streamer in a given household

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If your family has fewer than five open profiles and a new icon appears, that can be a dead giveaway for unapproved activity

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CNET advises that if you notice a new, sketchy profile you should delete it and reset your password

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Next, you'll want to check your Netflix account's IP history and geolocation - what devices are streaming from your account

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Sign into your Netflix account on a desktop or smartphone and click the icon in the upper right corner to go to your Account page

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If you notice activity from an area no one in your household has streamed from, promptly reset your password

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