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Issue 40: August 26, 2019

Are your streaming services secure? This week, we share some critical information on how to keep your streaming accounts safe and secure. As well, we offer up some industry news (AT&T TV Now is officially a thing), and some must-see TV (here comes the reinvigorated Dark Crystal on Netflix!).Read on to find out more in this week's Stream Report.

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Cord-Cutting Tip of the Week:

How to Secure Your Streaming Accounts

One of the best features available through cord-cutting services is simultaneous streaming. The option to stream from more screens at the same time makes it easy to share with family and friends. But it also presents a security challenge, as you may have others hijacking your account without your knowledge. Here are a few ways to make sure your accounts are secure.

1. Check your active connections and devices

Streaming services that let you share an account also usually have a feature in the account settings called "Device Management. For example, you can find the Netflix

device management page here

. This feature typically lets you see how many devices are actively connected to your account. We recommend checking every so often, and if you see an unfamiliar device connecting in from an unfamiliar location, disconnect it in your user settings.

2. Use a strong password

Streaming passwords can get stolen in a myriad of ways, including fake websites set up to steal passwords, or just by brute-force attacks. We recommend you use a strong password with your account. Use a password generator to create a unique password, and store your password in a password manager with verified security.

3. Connect to your streaming services in incognito mode 

Watching your streaming services on a laptop or desktop computer? Connect through incognito mode or a private browsing session. This will prevent your browser from creating a session cookie, which makes it more difficult for anyone to steal your account information through session hijacking or other hacking attempts.

You can't gain that same protection when using streaming devices, however, so make sure your home network is adequately secured and password protected, as well.

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. MTV's Video Music Awards Are Back for 2019

Your favorite music artists are back this week at MTV's annual Video Music Awards. Watch it all on MTV TONIGHT at 9 PM. -

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2. Binge-Watch Netflix's 'Dark Crystal' Remake This FRIDAY

Jim Henson's Create Factory is back at it with the cult favorite

Dark Crystal

. Netflix brings the film back to life this week in a new series, called

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

. Rewatch the movie on Netflix, then binge-watch new season this FRIDAY. -

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News and Industry Developments

1. DirecTV Now Is Officially AT&T TV Now

As of this week, DirecTV Now's streaming service has officially changed to AT&T TV Now. Confused? So are many others. For now, the only thing that's changed is the name. -

Cord Cutters News

2. Locast Is Being Sued, But What Exactly Is Locast?

Locast is a free TV streaming service offering local broadcast networks, but there's more to it than that. 

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