Massive Ticketmaster data breach affects millions of customers
- Hackers have allegedly stolen personal details of over 560 million Ticketmaster customers.
- Up to five million customers in Australia and New Zealand could be affected by this global hack.
- Authorities are investigating the potential data leak and breach of customer information.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs is working with Ticketmaster because hackers stole personal details of over 500 million customers. The hackers want $500,000 to not sell the information. The hackers got names, addresses, phone numbers, and some payment details of 560 million Ticketmaster customers worldwide. In the past, the hackers sold information from 70 million AT&T customers and breached data of 200,000 Pizza Hut customers in Australia. The FBI arrested the group's administrator in 2023, but the group reappeared. Ticketmaster has faced security issues before. Hackers are trying to sell names, email addresses, and payment information of millions of users. The Shiny Hunters group stole personal information of 560 million Ticketmaster and Live Nation customers worldwide. They demand a ransom on the dark web. It's unclear if Australians are affected, but there are over five million Ticketmaster and Live Nation customers in Australia and New Zealand. The stolen information includes names, addresses, contact details, credit card information, ticket orders, and fraud details. If the breach is confirmed, it could lead to financial fraud and identity theft for those affected. The Department of Home Affairs is investigating the incident with Ticketmaster. Shiny Hunters have a history of data breaches and own Breach Forums, known for cybercrime. The FBI tried to shut down the group, but they regained control. The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster for alleged antitrust violations. The lawsuit claims Live Nation abused its market position, affecting fans, artists, promoters, and venues.