Who: Ticketmaster, a major online ticket sales platform owned by Live Nation, with involvement from the hacking group ShinyHunters.
What: A cyberattack led by ShinyHunters exposed the personal details of 560 million Ticketmaster customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details. ShinyHunters is demanding a $500,000 ransom to prevent the data from being sold.
Impact: The breach represents one of the largest in history in terms of the number of affected individuals. Live Nation is investigating and notifying users while mitigating risks. The breach highlights the ongoing threats faced by large corporations and the significant potential consequences of such cyberattacks on customer data security.
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