Regular internet users have been caught in the crossfire following Netflix’s latest crackdown on VPN and proxy services.
Netflix is once again cracking down on VPN users who try to bypass geographical restrictions when using its streaming service but this time around some regular internet users have also been caught in the fray. As reported by TorrentFreak and first spotted by WeVPN, the streaming giant has begun blocking residential IP addresses as well as VPN users from accessing its full library of content. Netflix first started blocking customers that tried to connect to its service using a VPN or proxy six years ago after it was pressured by copyright holders to do so. While VPN users were frustrated by the move, many turned to ExpressVPN, NordVPN and similar services to get around the company’s restrictions when it came to bypassing geographical restrictions. While one of the best Netflix VPN services can be used to get around Netflix’s blocking efforts, some proxy providers have also begun to use residential IP addresses to make it appear as if their users are regular ISP subscribers.
