Tag: Plex

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Streaming service Plex risks data breach of millions of accounts

Streaming service Plex risks data breach of millions of accounts

An unauthorized party recently gained access to the databases of streaming service Plex. The organization forces millions of users to change their passwords. Plex is a streaming service. Users receive storage capacity to upload their own blu-rays, DVDs and other video formats. The video content ... Read more

date2 years ago
Attackers abuse Plex servers for DDoS attacks

Attackers abuse Plex servers for DDoS attacks

Malicious people have found a way to use poorly secured Plex servers to amplify DDoS attacks. Plex is aware of the problem and is looking into possible solutions. The attackers use the Plex servers for a phenomenon called DDoS amplification. Instead of directly bombarding a server with DDoS traf... Read more

date3 years ago