Plex Issues Urgent Password Reset After New Data Breach

Plex, one of the world’s most popular streaming and media server platforms, has confirmed a new data breach affecting user accounts. The company announced that hackers accessed a limited subset of user data, including emails, usernames, and encrypted (hashed) passwords. While no payment information or credit card details were compromised, Plex has urged all users to reset their passwords immediately as a precaution.

To protect your account:

• Visit plex.tv/reset to change your password.

• Make sure to log out of all connected devices after the reset.

• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for added security.

• Stay alert to potential phishing emails pretending to be Plex, as the company will never ask for your password or payment details via email.

This breach highlights the growing importance of strong, unique passwords and proactive cybersecurity measures. Even when passwords are stored securely using hashing, attackers can still attempt to crack weak or reused ones. Users should avoid password reuse, use a password manager for better security, and enable 2FA wherever possible.

We will continue to monitor updates from Plex and provide the latest information on how users can keep their accounts safe.