US concert ticketing company Ticketmaster has confirmed reports of a hacking attack on the company. A hacking group has reportedly stolen millions of customer data, including credit card details.
Ticketmaster, the world's largest concert ticket provider, has confirmed a cyberattack. According to reports, this may include data of 560 million customers. Parent company Live Nation Entertainment notified the US Securities and Exchange Commission about the data leak on Friday. The American company said that it noticed the hacker attack on May 20 and assigned specialized companies to investigate the matter.
The ShinyHunters hacker group claims responsibility for the attack. The group announced this on the dark web and offered the data of millions of customers for sale, including their names, addresses and credit card information. The group demanded a ransom of $500,000 (460,000 euros).
“We are working to minimize risks to our users and the company, and have notified and are cooperating with law enforcement,” Live Nation said. The incident will not have a “material impact on our overall business or financial condition.”
The FBI offered to assist in the investigation
The Australian government announced on Thursday that it had opened an investigation into the cyber attack. The US Federal Police (FBI) offered assistance. Ticketmaster customers are advised to change their passwords.
The ShinyHunters hacker group has previously made headlines. According to the US Department of Justice, in 2020 it is said to have stored massive amounts of customer data from more than 60 online companies.
