A hacker going by the alias “Sp1d3r” claims to have broken into Australian ticketing giant TEG and stolen the personal information of around 30 million users, and is now offering the data for sale on the infamous Breach Forums, asking $30,000.
TEG Data Breach – Details
According to a post by Sp1d3r on Thursday, June 20, 2024, the database contains a huge amount of sensitive information, including details such as names, genders, companies, dates of birth, usernames, and hashed passwords.
Who is TEG?
TEG (short for Ticketek Entertainment Group) is a leading live entertainment, ticketing and technology company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The company operates across multiple segments including ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics, serving millions of customers annually.
TEG’s official website (teg.com.au) highlights its role in connecting fans with their favorite events through various platforms such as Ticketek, Eventopia and Softix. As of 2024, TEG boasts a user base of approximately 30 million, which coincides with the number of records reportedly compromised in this breach. However, no official statement has been made to confirm the breach so far.
Hackers and Forums
Sp1d3r’s decision to sell this large amount of data on Breach Forums highlights the continuing threat posed by cybercriminals and the marketplaces that facilitate such transactions. A well-known platform for cybercriminal activity, Breach Forums has advertised a number of high-profile data breaches and has become a hotspot for illicit data trading, including last month’s breach. Ticketmaster.
User advice
Users affected by this breach are advised to closely monitor their financial accounts, change their passwords, and be vigilant against possible phishing attacks. Companies like TEG need to prioritize transparency and communication with their users to mitigate the damage and restore trust.
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