Data Breach News, updated 2 min read
(Ticketfly.com) Ticketfly.com 27 Million Leak Data Leaked by Pavlov: A Data Breach Alert
By InsecureWeb Team
This report reflects observations of dark web activity. InsecureWeb makes no representations regarding the accuracy of this data.
Data Breach Summary
On March 27, 2023, InsecureWeb discovered a data breach affecting the Ticketfly.com site, an online ticketing platform, that resulted in the theft of 153 MB of personal information, including names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. The data was posted by Pavlov on HydraMarket on March 24, 2023.
Where and How?
The data breach was found on a dark web forum, HydraMarket, which is known for selling stolen data. The hacker, Pavlov, posted the data on this forum, and it was discovered by InsecureWeb during a routine scan of the dark web.
Company Data Breach History
This is not the first data breach that Ticketfly.com has experienced. In 2018, the company suffered a major data breach that resulted in the theft of 27 million user accounts. The breach was caused by a vulnerability in the company’s website, which allowed hackers to gain access to sensitive information. This site is working with cybersecurity experts to further investigate the incident and is taking steps to strengthen its security measures in order to prevent similar breaches from occurring in the future.
Recommendations for Personal Data Protection
How Users Can Protect Their Information
To protect their personal information and accounts from being compromised, users should take the following steps:
– Change their passwords frequently, with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
– Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
– Use unique passwords for each account, to prevent hackers from accessing multiple accounts with the same password.
– Be cautious of suspicious emails or messages, as they may contain phishing links that can compromise their accounts.
– Regularly monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
What is InsecureWeb?
InsecureWeb is a Dark Web monitoring service that keeps track of recent data breaches and tracks their impact by monitoring the darkest places of the internet. InsecureWeb notifies users and enterprises when their data has been found online and helps them mitigate the impact.
