"Audio streaming giant SoundCloud has confirmed that cybercriminals infiltrated their systems and accessed data from approximately 28 million user accounts. That's 20% of the platform's entire user base, disclosed following detection of unauthorized activity in an internal service dashboard. The breach has already triggered widespread chaos across the platform, with users worldwide reporting connection failures and cryptic error messages. SoundCloud immediately enlisted external cybersecurity specialists and launched a comprehensive investigation after discovering the intrusion."
"While the company insists that no passwords or financial data were compromised, the aftermath continues creating headaches for millions of music lovers globally. Hackers managed to steal email addresses combined with publicly visible profile information-a combination that security experts warn creates perfect conditions for sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting the platform's creative community. Behind this sophisticated attack lies ShinyHunters, a notorious data extortion group that BleepingComputer identified as the masterminds."
SoundCloud experienced a security breach that exposed data from roughly 28 million user accounts, representing about 20% of its user base. The intrusion was detected in an internal, ancillary service dashboard, allowing attackers to evade primary system protections. Impact included platform-wide connection failures and cryptic error messages for users. SoundCloud engaged external cybersecurity specialists and opened a comprehensive investigation. The attackers, identified as ShinyHunters, obtained email addresses paired with publicly visible profile information, raising concerns about targeted phishing campaigns even though passwords and financial data were reportedly not compromised.
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