[Law] A former Ticketmaster executive sentenced for hacking a rival company

Summary: A former Ticketmaster executive, Stephen Mead, has been sentenced to one year of supervised release for hacking into his previous employer, CrowdSurge, using stolen credentials. His actions led to a significant investigation and a $10 million fine for Ticketmaster by the US Department of Justice.

Threat Actor: Stephen Mead | Stephen Mead

Key Point :

  • Mead accessed CrowdSurge’s systems illegally for three years, exploiting sensitive information.
  • His actions violated a separation agreement and resulted in a substantial fine for Ticketmaster.
  • The investigation was prompted by CrowdSurge after noticing suspicious activity in 2015.


Original Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg423n1erko

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