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Henry T. Casey

7 things about Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown you need to know

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After more than a year of warning, Netflix is cracking down on password-sharing in three major markets, including the United States. That's the big news this week, as Netflix announced the latest steps on its internal website.

The decision, which happened just as some HBO Max users angrily complained online about the switch to the Max streaming service, comes at a big moment for the best streaming services. Disney Plus and Hulu are pulling shows and movies just as HBO Max did and price hikes are happening as often as ever.

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