Recently, Roku has faced significant security challenges, with two separate cyberattacks occurring within a short span. The streaming giant confirmed that over half million Roku user accounts were compromised through credential-stuffing attacks in a second incident. What happened: A breakdown of the incidents The first of these incidents was detected earlier this year when Roku's security systems noticed unusual activity in about 15,000 user accounts.
The situation escalated with a second, larger-scale incident involving approximately 576,000 accounts. In fewer than 400 of these cases, malicious actors logged in and unauthorized purchases of streaming service subscriptions and Roku hardware products were made. However, sensitive user information, including full credit card numbers or other full payment information, remained secure.
How you can help protect your account Roku emphasizes the importance of user participation in securing accounts. Here are a few recommendations: What to do if you’ve been hacked If it has already happened, and you’ve been hacked, then you should take immediate action to minimize the damage and secure your device. Here are some steps that you can follow. Change your Roku passwords If hackers have recorded your passwords, they could access your online accounts and steal your data or money.
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