"Ticketmaster Data Breach Exposes 560 Million Users"
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Ticketmaster has been hacked, compromising personal information of 560 million users. The hacking group ShinyHunters is demanding $500,000 in ransom to prevent the sale of the stolen data. Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, is investigating the breach and working to mitigate risks. Despite the severity, Live Nation does not expect a significant impact on its business operations. Ticketmaster has a history of both being hacked and engaging in illegal hacking activities.
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