Hackers access customer data on Kickstarter fundraising site

Online fundraising site Kickstarter says hackers have got hold of some of its customer data. Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler said in a blog post that hackers accessed usernames, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and passwords.

Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler (inset) and the website that let people raise money from donors for projects. Photos: Screenshot via Facebook, Kickstarter

Online fundraising site Kickstarter says hackers have got hold of some of its customer data.

Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler said in a blog post that hackers accessed usernames, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and passwords.

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