The Ticketek data breach has caused concern in Australia and the tech community. The ticketing platform confirmed that customer names, email addresses, and dates of birth were potentially compromised in a cyberattack. While Ticketek assures customers that no financial data was exposed, the incident raises questions about data security and company responsibility.
The Ticket data breach is unsettling, following a similar incident involving Ticketmaster, a global competitor. These events highlight a trend of cyberattacks targeting organizations holding personal data.
Ticketek data breach puts third-party supplier under scrutiny
The Ticketek data breach originated in a cloud-based platform managed by a reputable global third-party supplier, raising concerns about outsourcing data storage. While cloud services offer convenience and scalability, they also introduce risks as security becomes dependent on the third-party provider.
Ticketek claims to have secure encryption methods for customer passwords but the breach shows that even reputable companies are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
The ripple effect
The Ticketek data breach comes after a Ticketmaster incident, raising concerns about stolen customer information. The proximity of these incidents highlights the threat of cyberattacks and the need for stronger data security measures.
What to do if you’re concerned?
If you are a Ticketek customer and are concerned about the security of your personal information, here are some steps you can take:
Change your Ticketek password regularly.
Be cautious of phishing emails claiming to be from Ticketek.
Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity.
Report any suspicious activity to Ticketek and authorities.
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