SoundCloud’s Sound of Chaos: VPN Drama and Data Breach Jitters!
Hackers hit SoundCloud, accessing some user data and causing VPN issues as security measures kicked in. Fortunately, passwords and financial info remain safe. While SoundCloud battles DDoS attacks, users should stay alert for phishing attempts. Heads up: streaming your latest mix might require dropping the VPN cloak for now!
Hot Take:
Who knew SoundCloud was the hottest underground club for cybercriminals? It looks like they were dropping beats and breaches at the same time! In their attempt to keep the hackers from spinning their data like a DJ on steroids, SoundCloud’s cybersecurity team might have accidentally shuffled some VPN users off the playlist. But fear not, they’re on it like a bass drop at a techno rave—trying to get those virtual turntables spinning again without a hitch.
Key Points:
– SoundCloud experienced a cyberattack leading to unauthorized access to some user data.
– Approximately 20% of users are affected, translating to tens of millions based on user estimates.
– Sensitive data like passwords and financial info were not compromised.
– VPN access issues were due to measures taken during the incident response.
– SoundCloud is addressing the VPN problems, though DDoS attacks caused temporary disruptions.