Massive Ticketmaster Security Breach Exposes 560M Customers' Personal Data and Payment Information
Ticketmaster has reportedly suffered a massive data breach affecting 560 million customers, with hackers claiming to have stolen 1.3 terabytes of sensitive personal information. The hacker group ShinyHunters is attempting to sell the stolen data for $500,000.
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The compromised data allegedly includes:
- Full customer details (names, addresses, emails, phone numbers)
- Order information
- Payment details (partial credit card numbers, expiration dates)
ShinyHunters, who reportedly owns Breach Forums, has contacted Ticketmaster regarding the breach. However, neither Ticketmaster nor parent company Live Nation has issued an official statement about the incident.
This security breach comes at a particularly challenging time for Live Nation, which is currently:
- Fighting a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit
- Facing a multibillion-dollar class action
- Managing ongoing fallout from the Eras Tour pre-sale problems
The incident has already sparked criticism on social media platforms, where suspicious ticket offers are proliferating. Recently, Lloyds Bank reported that Taylor Swift fans in the UK lost approximately $1.2 million to ticket scams before her June concerts.
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