Not too long ago, the Netflix for Android app was only available on certain devices. It ultimately got an upgrade and is now compatible with any Android 2.2 & 2.3 device, but in the days where those of you were searching for Netflix on your non-compatible device, a Trojan started making the rounds. If you installed Netflix from the Android Market, you should be fine, but if you were impatient and grabbed a copy from an outside source, you may be running a fake version which was designed to steal your account information.
The fake Netflix app is easy to spot once you know what to look for. On the login screen for the official Netflix app, the username/password fields are centered and there are links below in case you need to sign up for an account or if you've forgotten your password. These links do not exist in the fake app, and the username/password fields are justified left in the fake version. If you've already logged in, the fake version's loading screen has a smaller logo, a dark gradient around the edge of the screen, and the word "loading" at the bottom. The official app is a
single shade of red throughout, with a larger logo, and just the loading wheel at the bottom.
Again, if you installed Netflix from the Market, you should be fine. But, if you grabbed it from an outside source, check to make sure you aren't having your account info stolen.
Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: