Crunchyroll is investigating cyberattack claims

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll He responds to claims of an alleged cyber attack after rumors began spreading across social media on Monday. Rumors raise fears that the platform has been hacked, which could lead to customer data being exposed in the event of a hack.

“We are aware of the recent allegations and are currently working closely with leading cybersecurity experts to investigate the matter,” a Crunchyroll spokesperson said in an emailed statement to CNET.

According to a report from Cybersecurity NewsThe hack allegedly occurred in mid-March via Telus, a company that provides digital operational support services to Crunchyroll and other large companies. A bad actor claims to have infected the system with malware, potentially gaining access to billing information, email addresses, and IP addresses, the outlet reported.

Although a data breach is not certain to occur, you can take steps to protect your information at a time when cyberattacks have become common.

never Reset passwords For your email accounts and enable two-factor authentication or Pass keys If your service provider supports it. Update the password for your streaming subscription account, and it’s best to choose a unique password for that platform only. Using the same password repeatedly may make you more vulnerable to unauthorized access. Regularly monitor your accounts (banking, email, subscriptions, etc.) for any suspicious activity that may occur in the future.