Ticketmaster data breach exposes 560 million customer details on dark web

Ticketmaster was hacked last week. The parent company, Live Nation, said that a cyber attack compromised user data. They found unauthorized activity in a third-party cloud database on May 20. A week later, a criminal tried to sell user data on the dark web. Live Nation doesn't think this will greatly affect their business. They are still investigating, and no suspects have been identified. Experts say the stolen data doesn't include sensitive information like banking or medical details. They suggest changing passwords often, using two-factor authentication, and keeping financial information private. The breach happened just before a lawsuit was filed against Ticketmaster for alleged monopoly practices. ShinyHunters, a hacking group, claimed responsibility for the attack. They are known for hacking other companies too. They are asking for money in exchange for the compromised data. Live Nation hasn't confirmed how many users' data was affected or if ShinyHunters are truly behind the breach. Ticketmaster customers should stay alert and protect their information. Live Nation and Ticketmaster haven't made a public statement about the breach yet. Ticketmaster's dominance in the live events market led to a lawsuit accusing them of having a monopoly. ShinyHunters have a history of hacking companies. They have targeted various organizations in the past.