Ticketfly Data Breach and Leak (May 2018)
ticketfly.com
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
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
How do I check if I was in the Ticketfly breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Ticketfly breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
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 #202 largest of the 796 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?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, 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.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.