What did Plex suggest about password reset? Streaming service data breach reports explored
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- Timely (discovered yesterday)
- Clearly describes scope (emails, usernames, encrypted passwords - NOT payment information)
- Path forward, explaining reasoning.
A great example of incident comms.Just got a security notification from , screenshot below (with alt text).- Timely (discovered yesterday)- Clearly describes scope (emails, usernames, encrypted passwords - NOT payment information)- Path forward, explaining reasoning.A great example of incident comms. Stating that some "suspicious activity" was spotted in one of its databases, Plex's email noted the steps it took to safeguard privacy. It stated: "Yesterday, we discovered suspicious activity on one of our databases. We immediately began an investigation and it does appear that a third-party was able to access a limited subset of data that includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords.” Looks like has had a data breach, props for the speedy emailLooks like has had a data breach, props for the speedy email It has also reassured its customers that their financial information has not been hacked. The email read: "Credit card and other payment data are not stored on our servers at all and were not vulnerable in this incident." According to the company, the cause of the unexpected breach has been identified. It has reportedly taken immediate steps to prevent similar security breaches in the future. The email further noted: “We’ve already addressed the method that this third-party employed to gain access to the system, and we’re doing additional reviews to ensure that the security of all of our systems is further hardened to prevent future incursions.” Data breach... advises that emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords may have been accessed in database. Plex recommends resetting and enabling Follow for more security advisories. Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk.Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk. Data breach... advises that emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords may have been accessed in database. Plex recommends resetting and enabling Follow for more security advisories. Australian author Troy Hunt, who has also created a data breach search website called Have I Been Pwned? took to Twitter to discuss the security breach, notifying his followers that he has also been affected by it. Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk.Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk. The company has provided users with a step-by-step article on how to change their password without any issues. is one of the most popular media server applications, with over 20 million users who regularly stream videos, audio files, and photos, as well as other content available to paid subscribers. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
What did Plex suggest about password reset Streaming service data breach reports explored
Plex notifies customers of security breach. (Image via Andrey Popov/Getty Images) Plex has informed its customers of a recent via email dated August 24, 2022, Wednesday. Sensitive information such as usernames, email addresses, and passwords may have been compromised, according to the company. In the email, the company also informed its users that it does not store credit card numbers or other payment methods and that the hacker reportedly has no access to any of them. While the situation is troubling, the streaming platform's email to customers makes no mention of a security breach involving private information, such as personal photos, or other such content. Although the situation has been managed, the streaming platform has asked every user to reset their password "out of an abundance of caution."Here s everything we know about Plex s data breach
Plex notified its customers of the potential breach in a lengthy email. The company also stated that "all account passwords that could have been accessed were hashed and secured in accordance with best practises," but they requested that their users change their passwords immediately for added security. Just got a security notification from , screenshot below (with alt text).- Timely (discovered yesterday)
- Clearly describes scope (emails, usernames, encrypted passwords - NOT payment information)
- Path forward, explaining reasoning.
A great example of incident comms.Just got a security notification from , screenshot below (with alt text).- Timely (discovered yesterday)- Clearly describes scope (emails, usernames, encrypted passwords - NOT payment information)- Path forward, explaining reasoning.A great example of incident comms. Stating that some "suspicious activity" was spotted in one of its databases, Plex's email noted the steps it took to safeguard privacy. It stated: "Yesterday, we discovered suspicious activity on one of our databases. We immediately began an investigation and it does appear that a third-party was able to access a limited subset of data that includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords.” Looks like has had a data breach, props for the speedy emailLooks like has had a data breach, props for the speedy email It has also reassured its customers that their financial information has not been hacked. The email read: "Credit card and other payment data are not stored on our servers at all and were not vulnerable in this incident." According to the company, the cause of the unexpected breach has been identified. It has reportedly taken immediate steps to prevent similar security breaches in the future. The email further noted: “We’ve already addressed the method that this third-party employed to gain access to the system, and we’re doing additional reviews to ensure that the security of all of our systems is further hardened to prevent future incursions.” Data breach... advises that emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords may have been accessed in database. Plex recommends resetting and enabling Follow for more security advisories. Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk.Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk. Data breach... advises that emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords may have been accessed in database. Plex recommends resetting and enabling Follow for more security advisories. Australian author Troy Hunt, who has also created a data breach search website called Have I Been Pwned? took to Twitter to discuss the security breach, notifying his followers that he has also been affected by it. Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk.Aw crap, I’m pwned in a data breach. Again. I can’t do anything to *not* be in a breach like this (short of not using the service), but a generated random password and 2FA enabled makes this a mere inconvenience rather than a genuine risk. The company has provided users with a step-by-step article on how to change their password without any issues. is one of the most popular media server applications, with over 20 million users who regularly stream videos, audio files, and photos, as well as other content available to paid subscribers. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found