1. A hacker claims to have stolen 30 million customer records from the Australian ticket seller giant, TEG. The hacker has allegedly offered to sell the stolen data on a dark web forum, which includes personal information such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers of TEG's customers.
2. TEG, the parent company of Ticketek and other ticketing platforms, has acknowledged the potential data breach and has launched an investigation to verify the claims made by the hacker. The company has also notified the relevant authorities and is working to assess the impact and take appropriate actions to protect its customers.
3. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of cyber attacks and the importance of robust data security measures for companies that handle sensitive customer information. Experts warn that the stolen data could be used for various malicious activities, such as phishing scams or identity theft, and advise TEG's customers to be vigilant and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.