Hackers Say They Stole Star Tribune Customer Info

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A computer hacker group says it stole online customer data from the Star Tribune and is now trying to sell it on the dark web. The group, "ShinyHunters," claims it successfully targeted 10 different companies — including Minnesota's largest newspaper — in its latest attack.

ZDNet reports that last week, ShinyHunters sold stolen data from Tokopedia — Indonesia’s largest online store — for $5,000. It's now trying to sell the user data from its most recent hack.

"We are writing to alert you that we are investigating a possible breach of our website login database," the Star Tribune said in an email to subscribers Monday, adding that "your email address and password may be at risk."

The newspaper said there is no financial information at risk. "We do not store any payment information for credit card, bank draft, electronic check or PayPal information within our system."

Subscribers are being urged to change their password associated with the website.

"If you use this same email address and password combination in other places online beyond Star Tribune, you should change your password on those sites as well," the email continued.

"Do not respond to any emails you receive from anyone who claims to have your information. The Star Tribune will never ask for sensitive information by email."