SoundCloud experienced a cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized access to limited user data, affecting around 20% of its users. The company responded with incident protocols, and while sensitive information was not exposed, users are advised to watch for phishing attempts. #SoundCloud #Cyberattack
Keypoints
- Hackers accessed a restricted dashboard on SoundCloud’s systems, leading to a security breach.
- The attack exposed email addresses and publicly visible profile information, but not passwords or financial data.
- Approximately 20 million of SoundCloud’s over 100 million users could have been affected by the breach.
- Following the attack, DDoS disruptions temporarily limited the platform’s web accessibility.
- VPN access issues were caused by security response measures, which the company is actively addressing.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/user-data-compromised-in-soundcloud-hack/