CRITICAL SEVERITYEvent

Ticketek Data Breach

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8.0Severity
17.6MRecords
6Data Fields
2024Year

Impact & Downstream Threats

This breach carries critical risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats:
  • Credential stuffing against reused passwords across other platforms
  • Identity verification bypass using name + date of birth combination
  • Targeted phishing campaigns using exposed email addresses

Breach Intelligence

EntityTicketek
OrganizationPrivate Company • Australia
Breach DateMay 2024
Disclosure45471.0
Records Exposed~17.6M
Attack VectorMisconfiguration
SourceHave I Been Pwned / DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence
StatusConfirmed

Executive Summary

What happened in the , Ticketek, Breach? January 23rd 2025, 7:00 pm EST, Ticketek Breach: Cloud Supplier Implicated, Millions Exposed    ,

, In late May 2024, Ticketek Australia, a major player in the event ticketing world, announced a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of potentially millions of its customers.    ,

The initial revelation pointed to a compromise within a cloud-based platform hosted by a "reputable, global third-party supplier," immediately highlighting the pervasive risks associated with third-party vendor security. While Ticketek itself wasn't directly hacked, the incident has thrown a harsh spotlight on the interconnectedness of digital services and the cascading impact when one link in the chain breaks.   ,

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About Ticketek

Ticketing and event distribution company.

Private CompanyAustraliapremier.ticketek.com.au

Data Points Exposed

Verified fields in the released dataset:
Dates of birth
Email addresses
Full names
Gender
Passwords

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 17.6M records identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Recommended Actions

⚠️ Do not assume this is low sensitivity.

Change Passwords
Change your Ticketek password immediately and any account sharing similar credentials.
Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for emails referencing this breach. Verify communications through official channels.
Secure Email & Enable MFA
Email compromise is often the first pivot point. Enable multi-factor authentication.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Watch for unauthorized credit applications and suspicious activity.
Check Your Exposure
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Non-clients may request a breach impact review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Ticketek data breach?

In May 2024, Ticketek experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 17.6M records containing personal information.

What data was exposed?

The exposed data includes fields such as date of birth, email address, full name, gender, password.

How many records were affected?

Approximately 17.6M records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

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Classification Tags

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