Insomniac Games, the developer of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and the anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine, recently became the target of a ransomware attack by the notorious group, Rhysida, posing a significant threat to the company’s operations and upcoming game development.
- Spider-Man 2 developer, Insomniac Games, hit by a Rhysida ransomware attack
- Developer passports and screenshots of the upcoming Wolverine game leaked
- Rhysida is auctioning off the stolen data for 50 bitcoins, or over $2 million
Insomniac Games Targeted in Ransomware Attack
Insomniac Games, the renowned developer behind popular titles like Spider-Man 2 and the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine, has fallen victim to a cyber attack.
Rhysida, a notorious ransomware group, has leaked internal documents and screenshots of the upcoming Wolverine game.
Rhysida has posted limited data to prove the success of the hack, including annotated screenshots and character art from the yet-to-be-released Wolverine game.
The leaked data also includes passport scans of Insomniac employees, internal emails, and confidential documents.
Notably, the leak contains the passport scan of the voice actor for Spider-Man, Yuri Lowenthal.
The ransomware gang is demanding a payment of 50 bitcoins, equivalent to over $2 million, in exchange for the stolen data.
They have issued a warning to Insomniac, giving them seven days before the full data set is published.
The gang is currently running an auction, urging potential buyers to bid on the exclusive and unique data before the seven-day deadline.
Rhysida’s History of Cyber Crimes
Rhysida has been known for targeting various sectors, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, information technology, and government.
In the case of Insomniac, the leaked information poses a serious threat to both the company’s employees and business operations.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have previously raised warnings about Rhysida’s criminal activities.
The group has been involved in hacking healthcare companies and the British Library, among other notable security breaches.
Sony’s Response to the Cyber Attack
As the parent company of Insomniac, Sony Interactive Entertainment is currently investigating the situation.
They have expressed awareness of the incident and have assured that they are not aware of any other SIE or Sony divisions being impacted.
As fans and industry observers, it’s crucial to stand in solidarity with Insomniac Games during these challenging times.
The recent ransomware attack is not just an assault on the company’s security, but also a threat to artistic creation and innovation.
Standing together with Insomniac is an essential display of support for the developers and their unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional gaming experiences like Spider-Man 2.
Through our empathy and encouragement, we can help the company overcome this setback and continue their remarkable contributions to the gaming community.
Insomniac Games, the creators of the Spider-Man games have the full support of Games Latest News (GLN) in the ransomware attack against them.
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