We have previously reported on the SamSam ransomware attack on the City of Atlanta (initial report and a follow-up report on the costs of recovery). Recent media reporting has revealed that video files containing police dashcam footage were encrypted during the attack and cannot be recovered.

Fraudulent account activity and identity theft are some of the most common threats on the internet. Cyber criminals often use credential-stealing malware to obtain usernames and passwords.

Armed with a victim’s credentials, criminals can access their online accounts, including social media or online banking, most often with the intent of making fraudulent payments.

An NCSC statement following the reported cyber incident involving Ticketmaster.

A spokesperson for the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said:

“We are aware of a cyber incident affecting Ticketmaster.

“The NCSC is working with our partners to better understand the data breach.