Ticketmaster Data Breach Confirmed, Hacker Selling Info on Dark Web
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Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, confirmed a data breach affecting potentially 560 million customers, with hackers ShinyHunters claiming responsibility. The stolen data includes personal details and partial credit card information. The hackers are demanding a $500,000 ransom to prevent the data from being sold. The breach is part of a larger hacking campaign involving other companies like Santander. Live Nation is investigating and working to mitigate risks, while the FBI and Australian government are also involved. Users are advised to be vigilant against potential scams exploiting the breach.
- Ticketmaster confirms data hack BBC.com
- Ticketmaster Confirms Data Breach. Here's What to Know. The New York Times
- Live Nation says that a hacker is trying to sell Ticketmaster data on the dark web CNN
- Cloud company Snowflake denies that reported breach originated with its products The Record from Recorded Future News
- Live Nation confirms a massive Ticketmaster data breach The Verge
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