"Roku Data Breach: 15,000 Accounts Compromised and Sold Online"

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Hackers breached over 15,000 Roku accounts by obtaining login details from third-party sources, then used the data to subscribe to streaming services. The breach occurred between Dec. 28 and Feb. 21, with the company becoming aware of it between Jan. 4 and Feb. 21. While sensitive personal information was not accessed, the hackers attempted to sign up for paid streaming subscriptions in some cases. Roku has taken steps to secure the affected accounts, cancel unauthorized subscriptions, and refund any unauthorized charges, and is actively monitoring for suspicious activity.
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