STOCKHOLM--Streaming music provider Spotify AB said Tuesday the
company has become aware of unauthorized access to company systems
and internal data, and found one user's data was accessed in the
breach.
In a statement issued on the company's blog, Spotify Chief
Technical Officer Oskar Stål said the affected user's financial
information, payment details or password weren't accessed. "Based
on our findings, we are not aware of any increased risk to users as
a result of this incident," it said.
A spokeswoman confirmed the validity of the blog post.
The breach follows widespread concerns about data security.
Companies like retail giants Target and eBay Inc. have recently
been in the spotlight following breaches.
Mr. Stål said Spotify is investigating the matter and will
continue beefing up security systems. Spotify users accessing the
service via devices running Google Inc.'s Android software will
need to upgrade the service in coming days, and re-download offline
playlists. Users will also be asked to re-enter login details.
Spotify users accessing the service through Apple Inc.'s iOS or
Microsoft Corp.'s Windows software won't have to take additional
action.
In the statement, Mr. Stål reminded users to install
applications only from Google Play, Amazon's Appstore or Spotify's
website.
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