Plex Password Panic: Another Data Breach Forces Users to Reset Credentials
Plex users, brace yourselves! After a hacker made off with some authentication data, Plex is urging everyone to reset passwords. Remember, those securely hashed passwords might not be as safe as we think. So, channel your inner secret agent, change your password, and activate two-factor authentication for that cloak-and-dagger feel.
Hot Take:
**_Well, well, well… it seems like Plex has decided to go through another round of “Let’s Change Our Passwords Party!” It’s almost becoming an annual tradition. Who knew that streaming your favorite shows would come with a side of cybersecurity drama? Plex, maybe it’s time to stop getting hacked and start getting secure!_**
Key Points:
– Plex suffered a data breach, affecting customer email addresses, usernames, and securely hashed passwords.
– Users are advised to reset their passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
– Plex assures that no payment card information was compromised.
– This is not Plex’s first rodeo; a similar breach occurred in August 2022.
– The method of the breach has been addressed, but technical details remain undisclosed.