Ticketmaster’s Ticket to Trouble: Massive Data Breach Puts 560 Million Users at Risk

Ticketmaster is in hot water again, this time due to a massive data breach affecting 560 million users. Hackers allegedly stole 1.3TB of personal data, now for sale at $500,000. Time to change those passwords!

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Published: May 30, 2024 8:56 pmAdded: May 30, 2024 at 2:06 pmAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

Just when you thought Ticketmaster couldn’t top its reputation for chaos, here comes ShinyHunters with a 1.3TB data breach to remind you why concerts are the least of your worries. Step aside, Taylor Swift ticket debacle; we’ve got a new headliner in town!

Key Points:

  • Ticketmaster reportedly breached by hacker group ShinyHunters.
  • 1.3TB of data stolen, affecting 560 million users.
  • Data includes personal info, partial payment card data, and more.
  • Stolen data on sale at Breach Forums for $500,000.
  • Users advised to change passwords and monitor financial accounts.

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