Ticketmaster is currently under investigation following claims by the hacker group ShinyHunters that they have obtained data from 560 million users of the ticket purchasing platform. The group has advertised 1.3TB of data for sale on a forum, containing a wide range of information on Ticketmaster users such as email addresses, phone numbers, sales details, and even some bank card data.
Ticketmaster and the Australian Department of Home Affairs are actively investigating the situation to determine the extent of the breach and any potential impact on users. Specialized portals like Hackread and CyberDaily have reported on the incident, bringing attention to the sensitive nature of the data that has been compromised.
A spokesperson for the Australian Department of Home Affairs has confirmed their involvement in the investigation to ABC, indicating the seriousness of the breach and the importance of addressing any security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited. As more information becomes available, Ticketmaster will likely take steps to enhance their security measures and protect their users’ information from future threats.
