After Account Hacks, Twitch Streamers Take Security Into Their Own Hands

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[–]AschTheConjurer 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I was curious as to why I got an email about my defunct twitch account being logged in.

Does OP have a link to the original story about the hacks?

[–]BackwardsCompatible[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's basically account stuffing. A large chunk of the stolen information came from the Town of Salem breach. Attackers used that login information on twitch and other platforms to get access.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/27-percent-of-passwords-from-town-of-salem-breach-already-cracked/

To check if your email was comprised anywhere.

https://haveibeenpwned.com

Let me know if this is what you are looking for.