Ticketfly

ticketfly.com

5,195,061
Exposed Records
May 2018
Breach Date
8 years ago
Unknown
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #192 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Ticketfly suffered a cyber incident in May 2018, leading to a temporary shutdown of its services. In the aftermath, customer information, including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers, was compromised. The hacker responsible for the breach later leaked over 26 million email addresses, along with names, phone numbers, and home addresses, on a public server.

Data Exposed

Names
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Physical addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://pitchfork.com/news/ticketfly-breach-exposed-26-million-customers-data-report/ (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Ticketfly data breach happen?

Ticketfly was breached in May 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Ticketfly breach?

5,195,061 records were exposed, making it the #192 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Ticketfly breach?

The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Physical addresses.

What should I do if I was affected by the Ticketfly breach?

Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.

What Should You Do?

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.

Recommended

Beware of Scam Mail

Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.