'We are continuing to monitor the situation closely': Crunchyroll investigating breach which reportedly stole data on 6.8 million users
Crunchyroll, an anime streaming platform, has confirmed a cyberattack that reportedly stole data on 6.8 million users. The attack occurred through a third-party vendor, where a support agent's computer was infected with malware, allowing the hacker to access customer service ticket data.
Crunchyroll is investigating a cyberattack that stole data on 6.8 million users. A support agent's computer was infected with malware, giving the hacker access to their Okta account. The attacker exfiltrated 8 million support tickets, containing 6.8 million unique email addresses. Other stolen data includes usernames, login names, IP addresses, and geographic locations. Payment information was not directly compromised. The hacker demanded a $5 million ransom but Crunchyroll did not respond. The company is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the matter.
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