Posted 3/12/2024, 8:17:00 PM
Roku Accounts Hacked - Over 15,000 Users Impacted by Fraudulent Streaming Service Charges
- Hackers breached over 15,000 Roku accounts and used login info to subscribe to streaming services
- Hackers likely obtained account info from previous third-party data breaches not related to Roku
- Sensitive personal info like SSNs were not accessed, but hackers did subscribe some accounts to paid services
- Roku became aware of breach between January 4 and February 21 and took steps to secure accounts
- Roku reset passwords, investigated unauthorized charges, and refunded customers for fraud
