Video Game Developer Insomniac Games Targeted in Hacking Incident
In a concerning development, video game developer Insomniac Games, known for its popular Marvel’s Spider-Man series, has fallen victim to a hacking incident. Reports suggest that the hacking group Rhysida is demanding a ransom of 50 Bitcoin (equivalent to around $2 million) and threatening to leak sensitive information about the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine game if the payment is not made within seven days.
Hackers Share Limited Data to Prove Successful Infiltration
Rhysida has already shared some limited data as proof of its successful infiltration of Insomniac Games’ systems. The leaked information includes an annotated screenshot from the Marvel’s Wolverine game, giving a glimpse into its development progress. Additionally, character art related to other Marvel characters was also compromised, potentially hinting at their presence in the game.
The leaked data also contains passport scans reportedly belonging to Insomniac employees, including one individual who was recently laid off by the developer and now works at Disney. Personal documents linked to Yuri Lowenthal, the voice actor for Peter Parker (Spider-Man), were also exposed. Internal emails and signed confidential documents were among the compromised materials.
Auction Initiated for Exclusive and Unique Information
Rhysida is leveraging the stolen data as leverage and has initiated an auction where potential buyers can bid on the exclusive information. The starting price for the auction is set at 50 BTC, with the promise that the buyer will be the sole owner of the acquired data.
Countdown to Exclusive Data Auction
Rhysida has urged interested parties to take advantage of the limited time before the full data set is made public. The group emphasizes the exclusivity and significance of the data, encouraging potential buyers to prepare to secure the coveted information. The cybercriminals state that they sell only to one buyer and there will be no reselling.
Insomniac Games has not yet released an official statement regarding the cyber attack and ransom demand. As the deadline approaches, the gaming and Bitcoin communities are hopeful for a swift resolution that protects the integrity of Marvel’s Wolverine game and holds the perpetrators accountable.
Hot Take: Bitcoin Trading and Market Performance
As of now, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $41,300. It has been experiencing sideways price movement with a 1.3% decline in the past 24 hours. Over the previous seven days, BTC has seen an overall drop of 1.9%. The cryptocurrency market remains closely monitored amidst this hacking incident involving Insomniac Games.
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