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> > Was my email account hacked? If the account (or the server hosting it) was hacked, the attacker would still need to change the password, which they haven’t
by autarch 12y ago
> > Was my email account hacked? If the account (or the server hosting it) was hacked, the attacker would still need to change the password, which they haven’t done. So that’s ruled out.
> ... What? ... No they wouldn't. That isn't ruled out.
How would breaking into my email account allow someone to access my Netflix account? The only thing that email gives you is the ability to reset the password. Unless the attacker somehow chose the same 30-character password I used, then I'd notice that the password had changed.
> How do you know they haven't?
I'm not 100% sure, but this is an up to date Ubuntu box. It's not the easiest target. If someone broke into my desktop I'd imagine they'd steal the saved credit card numbers from Chrome, maybe order some items from Amazon on my account, and generally take advantage of the access. I suppose it's possible that my desktop has been compromised solely for the purpose of getting my Netflix account, but that seems unlikely.
> Also how do they know someone has even broken into their Netflix account? They never explain that. That's kind of an important detail to leave out. Maybe THE most important detail.
I edited the post to explain this. Short version - I see streaming of content no in my house has watched, and the list of devices includes devices in Germany and other parts of the US.