PLEX streaming media platform has And tell the customer to change the password “immediately”. They also recommend that users enable two-factor authentication and log in from any connected device they are currently logged in.
The company said “unauthorized third parties” have access to a database and that some customers’ emails, usernames and hash ads have been made public. As mentioned earlier, the vulnerable passwords involved are scrambled by algorithms, so it is unlikely that bad actors will read them. But, it is definitely “safety is better than regret”.
PLEX said credit card data is secure, which is a relief because the information is not stored on the server. The company said it is currently maintaining its data and “accepting other comments to ensure the security of all our systems is further strengthened to prevent future attacks.”
The whole ordeal is reminiscent of one of the bad actors penetrated the system and accessed people’s emails, usernames, and passwords. So consider your reminder to change your passwords regularly and consider using a dedicated password manager. Authenticator applications may also be helpful. It was the wild there.
