Recently, Sony has found itself in the crosshairs of another hacker group. In the past, PlayStation has been victim time and time again to cyber security breaches and other catastrophic actions on behalf of these online parties. But this month, a new group claims to have a major cache of personal information and other heaps of data extracted from this breach.
Reported by Cyber Security Connect, the group goes by Ransomed.vc which made a statement on the attack online and the dark web as well. ”We have successfully compromissed [sic] all of sony systems. We won’t ransom them! We will sell the data. Due to Sony not wanting to pay. DATA IS FOR SALE.” The group is looking for a buyer by September 28th, or promises the date will be leaked.
Even more, Sony Group did make a statement on the matter, to IGN. “We are currently investigating the situation, and we have no further comment at this time.” To give this threat some perspective, Ransomed.vc claims that the recent data rip is comprised from “all of sony systems” which could be damaging for its users and Sony as well.
According to Cyber Security Connect, the hacked data is rendered a small cache in comparison to its claim. With a total of just over 6,000 files from the file tree shared including a log-in sheet as well as internal documents & powerpoints for Sony Group, it will be interesting to how Sony approaches to respond to the hacker group with the little window it is given.
Recently, Microsoft was in a similar window when it came to the influx of internal emails & presentations that appeared online. Much of it included details for the mid-generation Xbox Series X as well as a DualSense-like controller render as well. You can read the full report by heading here.
What is your thoughts on the attack from Ransomed.vc?
Source: Cyber Security Connect
