Security News > 2021 > February > NordVPN puts the price tag of stolen streaming subscriptions at $38 million
Malware designed to steal log-in information saved in browsers has infected 16 million computers and swiped credentials for up to 174,800 accounts.
The solution is not so easy if a cybercriminal has stolen the account credentials and changed not only the password, but the associated email address too.
NordVPN did the math on this particular type of cybertheft and found that leaked credentials for 174,800 streaming service accounts adds up to $38 million in damages.
NordVPN found 174,800 accounts for streaming services were up for resale after being stolen by this type of malware.
"One day, these people will find themselves locked out of their accounts, unable to access it because the account got sold, its password changed, and the initial email associated with it replaced."
Other thieves sell the accounts for half the price of the actual subscription.