As users are losing access to their accounts by the dozens, we offer a few tips to help keep your streaming subscriptions safe
The long-awaited streaming service Disney+ was launched to the cheers of many. But it wasn’t without technical issues; in addition, within hours of the service going online many users were reporting that their accounts had been hijacked, writes ZDNet. The hacked accounts then started to appear on the dark web and were up for grabs for prices ranging from US$3-11, or even for free. To be sure, this account hijacking spree is not an isolated incident, and other popular streaming services have been battling such incidents for years.
Nevertheless, there are a few easy steps you can take to lower the chances of having to go through a similar ordeal in the future. The following advice should apply to a majority of widely used streaming services.
Fix your passwords
As basic as this recommendation may sound, a strong and unique password or passphrase can make a world of difference. Importantly, you should never recycle your password across various services or even use any variation of the same password or passphrase, as that can be easily guessed, too. Also, you may want to consider using a password manager to generate and store your passwords, which will require you to remember just one master password.
Another good precaution is to use a service such as
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