Live Nation is investigating a data breach at its subsidiary Ticketmaster, which dominates ticketing for live events in the United States.
Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Live Nation said in a regulatory filing on Friday that on May 27, “a criminal threat actor” offered to sell Ticketmaster data on the dark web.
Other media reported that a hacker group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach in an online forum and sought $500,000 in damages. The data reportedly included the names, addresses, and phone numbers of millions of Ticketmaster customers. number and some credit card details.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Live Nation said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is “working to reduce the risk to our users” and is cooperating with law enforcement officials. The company said the breach was unlikely to have a “significant impact on our overall business operations.”
On May 23, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, accusing them of illegally monopolizing live events in the United States. The department asked the court to strike down the system, saying it restricted competition and raised prices for fans.
