WWE Issue a Statement on Cybersecurity Incident

Leaks, privacy issues and violations have plagued WWE in recent years to some degree. The company is always at the forefront of these issues in tackling them down and proving they are the superior company for sports entertainment. However, having such cases in the first place can be detrimental.

WWE has today released a statement on cybersecurity after a critical issue found with one of their systems could expose your personal information.

WWE attempt to explain quite vaguely that there has been a problem with their security via Amazon Web Services. The problem will most likely affect over three million other people. The company explains that your credit/key card information and password is safe, but it is possible that other information related to your WWE accounts (Network, Shop and regular site) may have been exposed.

They do clarify that there was no hacking of any sort and the problem is now secured, so there should be no problem. They are working with their associates in Smartronix, Praetorian and Amazon Web Services to ensure the ongoing security of your information while they are investigating. This is their statement:

“Although no credit card or password information was included, and therefore not at risk, WWE is investigating a vulnerability of a database housed on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which has now been secured. WWE utilizes leading cybersecurity firms Smartronix and Praetorian to manage data infrastructure and cybersecurity and to conduct regular security audits on AWS.  We are currently working with Amazon Web Services, Smartronix and Praetorian to ensure the ongoing security of our customer information.”

If any more information does come out on this incident, Wrestling Rumors will keep you up to date. We do suggest that while your information is likely safe, if this worries you at all, you should change your password for ease of mind. WWE appear to have everything locked down, though.

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Editor’s Note:

I think everyone will be fine, but it doesn’t make you feel good knowing your information could’ve been revealed when you have trust in a company like WWE. It is great that they issued a statement and everything is secure, so everyone got lucky.

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