Although it is not known exactly what data was leaked after the hack scandal on Twitch, we expected strict measures to be taken. Only a few days have passed since the hacking incident, and Twitch has taken an important step in security. With the update that came last night, all publishers Twitch stream keys updated.
Description for the hack attack from Twitch that affected all users
The first statement was made by the company after the hack attack on Twitch, one of the world-famous live broadcast platforms.
Twitch users’ stream keys have been reset
The stream key is a critical element for publishing a piece of content on a streamer’s channel. When this key is in the hands of someone other than the channel owner, from another location broadcast can be started. Twitch did not disclose how much of the user data was leaked in the hacking scandal. However, they say that as a security precaution, all broadcast keys will be reset, so they may also be included in the leaked data.
If you are streaming on PlayStation and Xbox, you must have linked your Twitch account to the platform. So you don’t have to worry about the broadcast key. If via PC via OBS if you’re streaming and your Twitch account to OBS if you have not connected release key manual You need to update as You can find your stream key in your Twitch streamer panel.
This change is part of the update released overnight. In addition, with the update, the following statement was made about user data:
As the investigation continues, we are in the process of understanding the impact in detail. We understand this is a cause for concern, and we would like to address some of them here as our research continues.
At this time, we have no indication that login credentials have been exposed. We continue the research. Also, full credit card numbers are not stored by Twitch, so full credit card numbers are not disclosed.
At least we know that credit card information is safe. Most internet giants use them to avoid taking responsibility for their credit card information. in another source keeps it hidden. No evidence has been found to show what the fate of user information is.