Plex Data Breach Exposes User Authentication Data
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Plex, a media streaming platform, has experienced a data breach where an unauthorized third party accessed a subset of customer data from one of its databases. The compromised data includes email addresses, usernames, and securely hashed passwords. Users are advised to reset their passwords and enable two-factor authentication. The breach did not include payment card information. Plex has addressed the vulnerability used in the attack but has not disclosed technical details about the incident. Plex has also blocked the attackers' access to its systems and launched internal reviews to improve security. Users are encouraged to be wary of potential phishing attacks and to enable the 'Sign out connected devices after password change' option when resetting their passwords. Plex suffered a similar data breach back in 2022.
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09.09.2025 04:03 π° 2 articles
Plex Data Breach Exposes User Authentication Data
Plex has experienced a data breach where an unauthorized third party accessed a subset of customer data from one of its databases. The compromised data includes email addresses, usernames, and securely hashed passwords. Users are advised to reset their passwords and enable two-factor authentication. The breach did not include payment card information, and Plex has addressed the vulnerability used in the attack. Plex has blocked the attackers' access to its systems and launched internal reviews to improve security. Users are encouraged to be wary of potential phishing attacks and to enable the 'Sign out connected devices after password change' option when resetting their passwords. Plex suffered a similar data breach back in 2022.
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- Plex tells users to reset passwords after new data breach β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 09.09.2025 04:03
- Plex Urges Password Resets Following Data Breach β www.securityweek.com β 09.09.2025 11:40
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An unauthorized third party accessed a limited subset of customer data from one of Plex's databases.
First reported: 09.09.2025 04:03π° 2 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Plex tells users to reset passwords after new data breach β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 09.09.2025 04:03
- Plex Urges Password Resets Following Data Breach β www.securityweek.com β 09.09.2025 11:40
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The compromised data includes email addresses, usernames, and securely hashed passwords.
First reported: 09.09.2025 04:03π° 2 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Plex tells users to reset passwords after new data breach β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 09.09.2025 04:03
- Plex Urges Password Resets Following Data Breach β www.securityweek.com β 09.09.2025 11:40
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Plex recommends users reset their passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
First reported: 09.09.2025 04:03π° 2 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Plex tells users to reset passwords after new data breach β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 09.09.2025 04:03
- Plex Urges Password Resets Following Data Breach β www.securityweek.com β 09.09.2025 11:40
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The breach did not include payment card information.
First reported: 09.09.2025 04:03π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Plex tells users to reset passwords after new data breach β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 09.09.2025 04:03
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Plex has addressed the vulnerability used in the attack but has not disclosed technical details.
First reported: 09.09.2025 04:03π° 2 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Plex tells users to reset passwords after new data breach β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 09.09.2025 04:03
- Plex Urges Password Resets Following Data Breach β www.securityweek.com β 09.09.2025 11:40
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