🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥

Startup Showcase

Premium Content

Try our Valuation Calculator →

News on Medial

Roku hit with second major breach of 2024, this time affecting 576,000 users

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Roku hit with second major breach of 2024, this time affecting 576,000 users

Roku has reported a second cyberattack since March, affecting 576,000 users. Hackers used a method called credential stuffing, using stolen login information to gain access to accounts and payment details. Although credit card numbers and addresses were not obtained, unauthorized purchases for subscriptions to streaming services and Roku devices were made using partial credit card numbers in around 400 cases. Roku has reset passwords for affected accounts, refunded or reversed unauthorized charges, and implemented two-factor authentication for all active accounts.

Related News

Roku says more than 500,000 accounts impacted in cyberattack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Roku says more than 500,000 accounts impacted in cyberattack

Roku has announced a second cyberattack, affecting an additional 576,000 accounts, in its investigation following a breach that impacted 15,000 user accounts earlier this year. The company assured customers that no sensitive information was compromised, including credit card numbers. However, less than 400 cases involved unauthorized purchases of streaming service subscriptions and hardware products using stored payment information. Roku plans to refund or reverse charges for affected accounts and has introduced two-factor authentication to enhance security measures. The company believes the unauthorized access was due to credential stuffing, emphasizing the importance of using unique credentials across different platforms.

Roku says 576,000 user accounts hacked after second security incident

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Roku says 576,000 user accounts hacked after second security incident

Roku has confirmed a second security incident in which over 576,000 user accounts were compromised. Hackers used a technique called credential stuffing, using usernames and passwords stolen from other breaches. In less than 400 account breaches, fraudulent purchases were made using payment data stored in the affected users' accounts. However, sensitive user information or full credit card details were not accessed. Roku has since implemented two-factor authentication to enhance security and prevent future credential stuffing attacks.

Dating safety app Tea breached, exposing 72,000 user images | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Dating safety app Tea breached, exposing 72,000 user images | TechCrunch

Tea, an app for anonymous comments on dates, suffered a data breach, exposing 72,000 images, including 13,000 selfies and photo IDs used for verification, and 59,000 images from interactions. No emails or phone numbers were compromised, affecting only users who joined before February 2024. Tea has enlisted cybersecurity experts to bolster protection and fix the breach. The incident follows Tea's viral popularity, topping Apple’s App Store rankings despite the hack.

Data breach at newspaper giant Lee Enterprises affects 40,000 people | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 4m ago

Data breach at newspaper giant Lee Enterprises affects 40,000 people | TechCrunch

In a ransomware attack in February, Lee Enterprises, a major U.S. newspaper publisher, experienced personal data theft affecting nearly 40,000 individuals, including Social Security numbers. The breach predominantly impacted former and current employees. The attack paralyzed newspaper printing and disrupted media operations nationwide for weeks, affecting over 70 publications. The Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility. Lee Enterprises did not comment on the breach, which severely affected freelancers and contractors.

World’s Biggest Data Leak in History: 16 Billion Records Exposed From Major Platforms

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

World’s Biggest Data Leak in History: 16 Billion Records Exposed From Major Platforms

A monumental data breach has leaked 16 billion records, the largest in history, exposing credentials from major platforms like Apple, Google, and Facebook. Dubbed the "Mother of All Breaches," it comprises 30 datasets collected through infostealer malware, affecting global public, private, and government platforms. This breach poses a significant global digital identity crisis, urging individuals to change and secure their credentials immediately to safeguard their digital identities against potential exploitation.

If you want to keep watching Roku TV, you'll have to agree not to sue

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

If you want to keep watching Roku TV, you'll have to agree not to sue

Roku TV users are expressing frustration over the company's updated terms and conditions that require users to agree to forced arbitration. By accepting the terms, users waive their right to take legal action or participate in class action lawsuits against Roku. Some users claim their device was rendered unusable until they accepted the new terms. However, there is an option to opt out of the arbitration clause within 30 days by mailing a letter. Users have criticized Roku for the change, with some vowing not to purchase their products again.

Software update makes HDR content “unwatchable” on Roku TVs

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 5m ago

Software update makes HDR content “unwatchable” on Roku TVs

A recent update to Roku OS has caused HDR content to appear washed out on Roku TVs, impacting apps like Disney+, Apple TV+, and Netflix. Users have expressed frustration with the unwatchable quality since the update's release in late April. Roku is investigating the issue but hasn't offered a definitive solution yet. Troubleshooting efforts, such as restarting and factory resets, have failed to resolve the problem, leaving users awaiting a fix.

Google warns that mass data theft hitting Salesloft AI agent has grown bigger

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1m ago

Google warns that mass data theft hitting Salesloft AI agent has grown bigger

Google has warned users about a significant data breach impacting Salesloft and its Drift AI chat agent, urging users to consider all security tokens compromised. Attackers used these tokens to access Google Workspace accounts, prompting Google to revoke tokens and disable integrations with Drift. Initially, the breach was thought to affect only Drift’s Salesforce integrations, but it now appears broader, affecting multiple systems. Google recommends immediate reviews of third-party integrations and credential rotations.

Students scramble after security breach wipes 13,000 devices

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Students scramble after security breach wipes 13,000 devices

A security breach in Singapore caused student's school-issued iPads and Chromebooks to be wiped clean. This incident occurred as a shock to many students, as the Mobile Guardian app has been the official mobile device management provider for public schools in Singapore since 2020. Roughly 13,000 students from 26 secondary schools were affected, leading the Ministry of Education to remove the Mobile Guardian from all devices it issues. Mobile Guardian has revealed a global security incident, resulting in devices being unenrolled and wiped remotely, with restricted access on devices now in effect. This is the second breach of Mobile Guardian this year, with the previous one affecting 127 schools in Singapore.

The hack of 15,000 Roku accounts is a great reminder: Stop using the same password!

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

The hack of 15,000 Roku accounts is a great reminder: Stop using the same password!

Over 15,000 Roku customer accounts were breached in a recent data breach, likely due to customers using the same passwords for multiple accounts. Hackers gained access to the accounts through credential stuffing, using username and password combinations obtained from phishing schemes or data breaches. Once the hackers gained access, they changed the login information and attempted to purchase streaming subscriptions. To protect against this type of attack, users should stay vigilant against phishing scams and use unique and hard-to-guess passwords for each account. Password managers are recommended for safely storing and generating passwords.

Trackers

Active Indian VC’s

OG Capital Email

With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...

Accel Partners Email

Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...

Access All Trackers

Startup Showcase Winners

Sept 2025

Your Health, Simplified with Smart Care

An ecosystem for curated creative partnerships

Your Health our Priority.

Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase

Top Users

Trending News on Medial

Discord data breach affects at le ...

Exclusive: Zepto expands ESOP poo ...

We will wait and watch: Zomato's ...

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.