ROKU has implemented a two-factor authentication system for all its users.
Roku is a TV streaming service that offers free, ad-supported programming to millions of people.
This change comes after a period of incidents of unauthorized account access.
During incidents, Roku accounts were compromised and used to make fraudulent purchases.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In early 2024, reports emerged of illegally accessed Roku accounts.
Hackers used stolen login credentials – usernames and passwords – to gain entry.
Once inside, they could purchase movies and TV shows or even subscribe to streaming services on behalf of the unsuspecting user.
These incidents have raised concerns about the overall security of Roku accounts.
“After completing our investigation of this first incident, we notified affected customers in early March and continue to closely monitor account activity to protect our customers and their personal information,” Roku said in a statement. declaration on your website.
“Through this monitoring, we identified a second incident, which impacted approximately 576,000 additional accounts,” they added.
ROKU’S REPLY
Roku responded by enabling mandatory 2FA for all users.
This additional layer of security requires users to enter a unique code in addition to their passwords.
These codes are typically sent via email or generated by an authentication app.
2FA makes it significantly more difficult for unauthorized individuals to gain access, even if they have stolen a user’s password.
Roku emphasized in its statement that implementing 2FA is not necessarily an indication that its systems have been compromised.
“There is no indication that Roku was the source of the account credentials used in these attacks or that Roku’s systems were compromised in any of the incidents,” the company said.
The Roku Channel – what you need to know
Here’s the summary…
The Roku Channel is a streaming app available on multiple devices.
It offers more than 400 live TV channels.
And it promises more than 80,000 movies and TV shows on demand.
Roku says the app is available at:
- Roku streaming devices
- Compatible Samsung Smart TVs
- Compatible Amazon Fire TV Devices
- Website TheRokuChannel.com
- Roku mobile apps (iOS and Android)
Roku notes that the app is only available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It’s also available in Mexico, but only on Roku devices.
“Instead, it is likely that the login credentials used in these attacks were taken from another source, such as another online account,” they added.
It noted that in less than 400 cases, malicious actors logged in and made unauthorized purchases using the stored payment method.
However, “they did not gain access to any sensitive information, including full credit card numbers or other complete payment information.”
HOW TO ACTIVATE 2FA ON ROKU
Roku explained the process on its website, noting that before users can log into their Roku account, they will receive an email sent to the address associated with their account.
“Click the link in the email to complete the two-step verification process,” he added.
You can check which email you have associated with Roku in the Settings menu on your Roku device.
Go to Settings > System > About. If you can’t remember your email address or password, you can reset them.
Users may also be prompted to create a new, unique password after completing the two-step verification process.
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