Ticketmaster has begun warning customers about data breach

Ticketmaster has started notifying customers about a data breach where personal information was stolen, including names, addresses, phone numbers, order details, and partial credit card information. The breach involved 1.3 terabytes of data and was offered for sale on the dark web for $500,000. The breach was attributed to a third-party cloud environment being compromised. Snowflake, the cloud platform allegedly involved, denied any vulnerability on their end. Ticketmaster has informed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about the breach but did not issue a public warning initially. The company has taken measures to enhance security, such as changing passwords and checking access permissions. While the exact number of affected customers remains undisclosed, it is speculated to be in the millions based on credible sources. The stolen data includes full names, addresses, email addresses, hashed credit card numbers, phone numbers, and financial history. Ticketmaster advises customers to be cautious of phishing attempts following the breach.