SoundCloud’s Sound of Silence: Cyberattack Hits 26 Million Users – But Don’t Worry, It’s Just Your Email!
SoundCloud recently detected unauthorized activity, resulting in a cyberattack that accessed non-sensitive user data. Despite the chaos, 26 million users now know their email addresses are popular. SoundCloud assures us that financial and password data are safe, while VPN users are left with connectivity issues that are more mysterious than a jazz improv session.
Hot Take:
SoundCloud’s latest hit isn’t a chart-topping single but a cyberattack remix! Despite their efforts to keep the beat, their security measures hit a sour note, leaving 26 million users singing the blues. Who knew hackers were such big fans of the platform? Now, they’re upgrading their security playlist with some catchy new defenses. Let’s hope they don’t drop the bass this time around!
Key Points:
- SoundCloud detected unauthorized activity in an ancillary service dashboard and responded immediately.
- The company repelled subsequent denial of service (DDOS) attacks that temporarily disrupted web availability.
- A threat actor accessed non-sensitive data, affecting around 20% of SoundCloud users.
- SoundCloud is enhancing monitoring, threat detection, and reinforcing access controls in response.
- Misconfiguration led to temporary VPN access issues, sparking false rumors about VPN blocking.