Roku Details

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    Roku

    San Jose, CA • 3800 employees • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

    Industry

    Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

    Security Incidents

    1

    Roku is a leading streaming platform, providing a wide range of entertainment options to users worldwide. With its hardware devices and operating system, Roku enables seamless access to popular streaming services, live TV, and on-demand content. Its user-friendly interface and extensive content library make it a popular choice for cord-cutters seeking personalized entertainment experiences.

    Security Incidents

    Roku Breach of Apr 2024
    Severity Score
    Significant to High

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    In April 2024, Roku reported a breach affecting approximately 576,000 users, marking the second security incident for the company that year. Attackers employed a technique called "credential stuffing," leveraging stolen login credentials to gain unauthorized access to accounts and payment methods. While sensitive data like full credit card numbers and addresses wasn't compromised, about 400 users had partial credit card numbers used for unauthorized purchases.

    Severity

    The second Roku breach, occurring in April 2024, impacted approximately 576,000 users, demonstrating a significant compromise of user accounts within the streaming platform. While sensitive information like full credit card numbers and addresses remained secure, about 400 users had partial credit card numbers used for unauthorized purchases, underscoring the breach's severity in terms of financial risk and privacy concerns for affected individuals.

    Impact

    The breach affected approximately 576,000 users of Roku's streaming service, demonstrating a widespread impact on its user base. While sensitive information like full credit card numbers and addresses remained secure, about 400 users had partial credit card numbers used for unauthorized purchases, directly impacting their financial security.

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