Roku says 15,000 accounts affected by external data breach
Some Roku usernames and passwords were used by hackers following a cybersecurity incident at an unrelated company, Roku says.
Roku ($ROKU) is a developer of smart television operating systems and a manufacturer of streaming television devices. It also operates a free, ad-supported streaming service called the Roku Channel. The company is based in Northern California.
Some Roku usernames and passwords were used by hackers following a cybersecurity incident at an unrelated company, Roku says.
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