All articles tagged with #rhysida
The ransomware group Rhysida claims to have sold data stolen from Lurie Children's Hospital, which has been dealing with a cybersecurity attack for weeks, disrupting its phones, electronic health records platform, and MyChart systems. The hospital is actively investigating the claims and working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to address the situation.
Ransomware group Rhysida has hacked game developer Insomniac Games, demanding a ransom of 50 bitcoin ($2 million) from Sony. When Sony did not comply, Rhysida released over 1 terabyte of hacked data, including information about Marvel's Spider-Man, future game titles, release schedules, and private employee information. The motivation behind the hack was financial gain.
Hacker group Rhysida has allegedly breached Insomniac Games, the studio behind the upcoming Marvel Wolverine video game, and is demanding a ransom of 50 bitcoins (approximately $2 million) in exchange for not leaking stolen artwork and confidential information. The FBI and U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have previously warned about Rhysida's activities. The hacker group has given Insomniac Games seven days to comply with their demands.
Sony is investigating an alleged ransomware attack on Insomniac Games by the Rhysida group, which claims to have stolen sensitive data, including personal information of the voice actor for Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2. The group has posted some of the data as proof and is auctioning the full set for around $2 million worth of bitcoin. The data reportedly includes details about Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game and scans of employees' passports. Sony has stated that it is aware of the reports but does not believe any other divisions were affected. This is not the first breach for Sony this year, and the Rhysida group's hacks are attributed to organizations lacking multi-factor authentication.
Sony is investigating a potential hack of Insomniac Games, the developer behind the popular Spider-Man series. Ransomware gang Rhysida claims to have stolen data from Insomniac and is attempting to auction it off for 50 bitcoin ($2 million). The group has posted snapshots of stolen data, including emails, tax forms, and passports allegedly belonging to Insomniac employees. Sony has stated that it is currently investigating the situation and does not believe any other divisions have been impacted. Rhysida is an emerging ransomware threat that has been targeting various sectors since May, often exploiting organizations lacking multi-factor authentication or using phishing emails to gain access to IT systems.
Insomniac Games, the developer behind Marvel's Spider-Man and the upcoming Wolverine game, has reportedly been targeted by a ransomware attack. The Rhysida group claims to have stolen personal data of current and former employees, including passport scans and emails, as well as unreleased information about the X-Men game. The hackers also claim to have acquired screenshots and character art for Marvel's Wolverine. They have given Insomniac Games seven days to respond or they will publish the data and are auctioning it off with a starting bid of 50 Bitcoin. Rhysida is a relatively new group known for targeting U.K. institutions, and their ransomware primarily affects Microsoft Windows users. Government agencies have warned organizations about the threat of Rhysida ransomware. Sony, the owner of Insomniac Games, has previously been hacked twice this year.
Sony's game developer Insomniac has reportedly been hit by a ransomware attack, with the hacking group Rhysida running a public auction for the stolen data, including in-game screenshots of the in-development Wolverine game. The group claims to have employee personal data, including passport images, and is demanding $2 million in bitcoin. The leaked screenshots do not reveal story spoilers, but the situation raises concerns about potential delays in game development and the release of sensitive personal information.
Video game developer Insomniac Games, known for its Spider-Man games, has been targeted by a ransomware attack carried out by the Rhysida gang. The hackers have posted proof-of-hack data, including internal screenshots from an upcoming Wolverine game and passport scans of Insomniac employees. The gang has set a starting price of 50 bitcoins (over $2 million) for an auction of the stolen data, giving Insomniac seven days to respond. Sony Entertainment, the owner of Insomniac Games, has been contacted for comment.