As a cautionary measure, the platform has reset all stream keys. Users can get their new stream keys here. Users may need to manually update their software with the new key to start their next stream. Popular streaming service Twitch appears to be the victim of a massive data breach. A hacker claims to have leaked a 125 GB torrent file worth of Twitch data to 4chan. The file includes information like the Twitch source code and creator payout reports from 2019. Some Twitter users who are going through the torrent claim that it also includes encrypted passwords. Furthermore, the hacker has gained access to, and released, Twitch’s internal “red teaming” tools. A red team is a group that acts as a hacker to detect vulnerabilities and to improve the company’s cybersecurity. Organizations that manage large amounts of sensitive information usually have their own red teams. The hacker claims that this is the first part of the planned leak. However, they have not disclosed any details of the rest of the leak.
Hacker Posts 125 GB Torrent File on 4Chan
On Wednesday, the hacker posted a 125 GB torrent link to 4chan. The stated intent behind the leak was to “foster more disruption and competition in the online video streaming space” because “their community is a disgusting toxic cesspool”. The files mentioned on 4chan are publicly available to download. They reportedly include the following Twitch data: An anonymous company source stated that the breach is legitimate, and it is believed that the data was obtained as recently as Monday. The hacker stated that the released information is only part of the planned leaks. They did not elaborate on what they plan to release next.
Twitch Users Advised to Take Protective Measures
Twitch users are advised to turn on two-factor authentication to protect their accounts. The additional layer would require users to prove their identity using SMS or an authenticator app. By doing so, they can secure their accounts even if their password is compromised. Users can follow these steps to turn on two-factor authentication:
Sign into Twitch, and navigate to Settings from their user avatar Click on “Security and Privacy,” then browse to Security settings Select “Edit Two-Factor Authentication,” and enable it if you haven’t already. Keep your phone close by to complete the process.
Passwords are the first line of defense against data theft. It is very important to create a strong and unique password for all your internet accounts, such as social media, streaming sites, banking, etc. However, it can be difficult to manage or remember all your passwords. Password managers make it easy for users to remember their passwords. They also remember unique passwords for all the sites you visit. If you want to learn more about password managers, including information on some of the best password managers out there, check out our resource here. We also researched the best VPNs for Twitch, which you can see the results of in our article.
