Movie streaming platforms, cyber threats and data privacy

It is undeniable that online movie streaming platforms have had an impact on the entertainment industry, causing a global on-demand access to movies. However, this digital shift has also expanded exposure to cyberattacks and data-privacy risks. This short communication reviews major threats facing movie-streaming services, including account hijacking, API vulnerabilities, DRM bypass, unauthorized third-party apps, and extensive user-data collection practices. This article draws insight from recent studies and incident reports, highlighting the loopholes in security and privacy governance, particularly among smaller streaming providers. A stronger access control, zero trust architectures, and open data handling policies are some suggestions that could reduce the cyber threat in this sector.