The days of using a proxy server to access Netflix across borders could soon be over.

The streaming service said on Thursday that it plans to “evolve” its technical defenses so that those attempting to skirt geographic content blocks can’t access Netflix sites in foreign countries.

Proxies enable users in one country to appear as if they are in another, allowing them to gain access to sites and content that they normally wouldn’t be able to see. 

Netflix is one of the most popular destinations for proxy users because until recently it was only available in a limited number of countries. But that changed last week when it expanded its service to an additional 130 countries, giving almost the entire online world access to its service.

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