"Ticketmaster Data Breach Exposes Millions, Sparks Lawsuits"

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Ticketmaster and several other Snowflake customers have been hacked, with threat actors obtaining credentials through info-stealing malware or purchasing them online. The hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility, seeking large sums for the stolen data. The breaches highlight the importance of multifactor authentication (MFA), which was not in place for the compromised accounts. Snowflake and security firms Mandiant and Crowdstrike are investigating, with no evidence yet of a vulnerability in Snowflake's platform.
- Ticketmaster and several other Snowflake customers hacked Ars Technica
- Live Nation confirms a massive Ticketmaster data breach The Verge
- Ticketmaster hit by cyber attack that compromised user data ABC News
- Ticketmaster Hacked: Customer Data Stolen and Shopped on Dark Web by ‘Criminal Threat Actor,’ Live Nation Discloses Variety
- Ticketmaster, Live Nation sued: Millions of customers' personal data listed on black market, suit claims USA TODAY
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