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Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift Ticket Fiasco: Hackers Demand $8M Ransom
Ticketmaster’s troubles aren’t over. The massive hack earlier this year turned out bigger than expected, compromising 440,000 Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets. Hacker group ShinyHunters now demands $8 million, claiming the stolen data’s value is much higher. Live Nation’s previous $1 million offer is off…
Hot Take:
Well, if Ticketmaster wanted to make a scene, it really hit the high notes with this one! From antitrust lawsuits to 193 million ticket barcodes held hostage, it’s like a rock concert of chaos. Somebody get this company a backstage pass to some peace and quiet!
Key Points:
– **Massive Data Breach**: ShinyHunters claims to have 193 million ticket barcodes, 440,000 of which are for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
– **Ransom Demand**: The hacker group initially asked for $500,000, then $1 million, and has now upped the ante to $8 million.
– **Data Details**: The stolen data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, ticket purchase histories, and partial payment data.
– **Ticketmaster Woes**: The company is also embroiled in legal battles, including U.S. Senate hearings and a Justice Department lawsuit over alleged antitrust violations.
– **Swifties’ Nightmare**: 440,000 compromised tickets for Taylor Swift’s tour added fuel to an already raging fire of fan frustration.
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