All articles tagged with #xfinity
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ZDNET
There are three main ways to get a free year of Perplexity Pro, an upgraded AI chatbot service: through Xfinity rewards, for government workers with a .gov email, and for PayPal or Venmo users who connect their accounts, with each offering limited-time or eligibility-based access.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC Sports
NASCAR races will take place in downtown Chicago with practice and qualifying sessions on Saturday, culminating in a 50-lap Xfinity race at 4:40 p.m. ET, featuring notable drivers like Kyle Larson and Shane van Gisbergen, amid warm weather conditions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Comcast has secured the rights to bundle ad-supported versions of Max and Discovery+ in its streaming packages through a new distribution deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. This multiyear agreement allows Comcast to offer Warner Bros. Discovery's content across Xfinity and Sky UK, including popular cable networks like TNT and CNN. The deal aims to enhance customer choice and flexibility in the evolving video ecosystem, with both companies hoping to reduce subscriber churn by offering complementary content libraries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast have signed long-term distribution agreements to deliver Warner's content across Comcast's Xfinity and Sky platforms in the US, UK, and Ireland. The deals include the continued carriage of HBO and the integration of ad-supported versions of Max and Discovery+ into Comcast's streaming bundles. This agreement expands Warner's reach and resolves previous legal disputes over content rights, particularly concerning the upcoming launch of Max in the UK and Ireland in 2026.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Xfinity has released a new 4DX ad titled 'Stay Connected to Your Dreams' ahead of the 'Wicked' movie's release on November 22. Directed by Alice Brooks, the short film features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, showcasing their childhoods and casting moments as Elphaba and Glinda. The 4DX experience includes motion seats, wind, and bubbles, aiming to immerse audiences in the magic of Oz. This is the first nationwide 4DX spot, available in select Regal theaters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Baltimore Sun
MASN and Comcast have reached an agreement to move MASN and MASN2 to a more expensive cable tier, Ultimate TV, which will cost Popular TV subscribers an additional $20 a month to watch Orioles and Nationals games. Current Popular TV subscribers who do not wish to subscribe to MASN will see a slight decrease in their cable bill. The transition is expected to take place on Tuesday, and Comcast is offering a six-month promotional deal for Popular TV subscribers who want to transition to Ultimate TV. There is no direct-to-consumer option to watch MASN, and the transition is similar to moves made by Comcast in other markets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WMUR Manchester
Xfinity, a subsidiary of Comcast, has experienced a data breach that has exposed the personal information of nearly 36 million customers. The breach was caused by a vulnerability in the software system Citrix. While Xfinity has not detected any major leaks or attacks on customers, they are urging users to change their usernames and passwords and enable multifactor authentication. Cybersecurity experts recommend monitoring credit scores and bank information, especially for those who use the same passwords across multiple accounts. Xfinity has launched an investigation into the breach, and Citrix is facing a class action lawsuit.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WWMT-TV
Comcast and Xfinity customers in Michigan are advised to check their information following a national data breach. Hackers gained access to usernames, passwords, contact information, social security numbers, and birthdates of over 35 million Xfinity customers. The attorney general's office recommends changing passwords, watching out for phishing emails, using multifactor authentication, and reviewing credit reports regularly. Customers with questions can contact Xfinity, and complaints can be filed with the attorney general's office.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLive.com
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to Michigan customers of Comcast/Xfinity about a nationwide data breach that may have compromised their personal information. Customers are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from scammers and identity thieves.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party vendor, Citrix, that serviced Xfinity, potentially compromising the personal information of approximately 36 million customers. Xfinity initially patched the system, but unauthorized access to internal systems occurred between October 16 and October 19, 2023, resulting in the likely acquisition of customer data. Stolen information includes usernames, passwords, names, contact information, last four digits of social security numbers, dates of birth, and secret questions. Xfinity advises customers to reset their passwords and emphasizes its commitment to protecting customer information. Comcast, Xfinity's parent company, has not commented on the incident, and Citrix has yet to respond to requests for comment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit
Xfinity, owned by Comcast, revealed that hackers gained unauthorized access to personal information of nearly 36 million customers due to a software vulnerability provided by Citrix. The breach, which affected close to 35.9 million user accounts, exposed user names, passwords, contact information, account security questions, birthdates, and the last four digits of social security numbers. Xfinity is urging customers to reset passwords and use two-factor authentication, but claims no customer data has been leaked or attacked. Comcast has not yet filed a report with the SEC regarding the breach.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Xfinity, owned by Comcast, revealed that hackers gained unauthorized access to personal information of nearly 36 million customers due to a software vulnerability provided by Citrix. The breach, which affected close to 35.9 million user accounts, exposed user names, passwords, contact information, account security questions, birthdates, and the last four digits of social security numbers. Xfinity is urging customers to reset passwords and use two-factor authentication, but claims no customer data has been leaked or attacked. Comcast has not yet filed a disclosure with the SEC regarding the breach.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Register
Millions of Xfinity customers' personal data, including usernames, hashed passwords, contact details, and secret security question-answers, may have been stolen in a cyberattack exploiting the Citrix Bleed vulnerability. Comcast, the internet, voice, and cable TV provider, discovered unauthorized access to its internal systems between October 16 and October 19, affecting an estimated 35.9 million people. The potentially stolen customer data includes usernames, hashed passwords, names, contact information, the last four digits of Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and secret questions and answers. Xfinity is urging customers to reset their passwords and enable two- or multi-factor authentication.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A security breach at Xfinity, affecting nearly 36 million customers, has exposed personal data including usernames, passwords, and security questions. The breach was caused by a vulnerability in Citrix software, and unauthorized users gained access to Xfinity's internal systems between October 16 and October 19. Xfinity customers are advised to reset their usernames and passwords, use two-factor authentication, and change passwords for other accounts with the same credentials. The breach likely affected all Xfinity customers, and more information can be found on Xfinity's website.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGN TV Chicago
Xfinity, the Comcast-owned telecommunications business, announced that hackers accessed customers' personal information by exploiting a vulnerability in software used by the company. The breach, which occurred between October 16 and 19, affected nearly 35.9 million people. Information including usernames, hashed passwords, and partial Social Security numbers was likely acquired. Xfinity is requiring customers to reset their passwords and is recommending two-factor authentication. The breach is still under analysis, and Xfinity has not found evidence of customer data being leaked or attacked. The company has not yet filed a report with the Securities Exchange Commission regarding the breach.