Plex confirms data hack, user details and passwords stolen

Media streaming platform Plex has been hacked with user passwords and personal data stolen (opens in new tab), the company has confirmed. Plex sent out an email notification to its users explaining the situation, and asking them to change passwords as soon as possible. The email noted a “limited subset” of accounts had been compromised, but the stolen data was “hashed and secured in accordance with best practices”.

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