Data Breach
Ticketfly Data Breach
27.0M records exposed • May 2018
A hacker broke into Ticketfly, defaced their website, and demanded money. When Ticketfly said no, the hacker released everyone's data publicly.
What Happened
Ticketfly was breached and defaced by a hacker who demanded ransom. When the company refused, the hacker leaked customer data affecting 27 million users.
Attack method: Website defacement and data theft
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Addresses
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Monitor for phishing attempts
- 2.
Be cautious of ticket-related scams
Lessons for Businesses
- • Ransom demands create difficult decisions
- • Website security affects backend data
- • Customer notification is essential after breaches
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