What You Need to Know

Over 500,000 Ticketmaster users may have had their personal information compromised in a recent cyber attack. This is the latest in a string of attacks on major companies, leaving many wondering how to protect themselves from hackers and scammers.

What happened?

Notorious hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen the personal data of 560 million Ticketmaster customers.

This includes information like names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and the last four digits of credit card numbers with expiry dates.

ShinyHunters is threatening to sell the information online for $500,000.

What should you do?

Keep an eye on your email and social media for any notifications from Ticketmaster.

Monitor your bank accounts for any unusual activity and report it immediately.

Get a copy of your credit report from Equifax, illion, or Experian to see if anyone has tried to apply for credit in your name.

Create unique and secure passwords for all your online accounts.

Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible to add an extra layer of security.

This support service can provide advice for replacing your identity documents if they have been compromised.

They can help safeguard your financial accounts.

This is necessary to replace your driver's license or other state-issued identity documents.

Stay vigilant and take steps to protect your personal information.

This information is based on publicly available sources as of November 2023. It is important to stay informed and follow the latest updates from Ticketmaster and relevant authorities.