A Sonytechnology giant and maker of the PlayStation, is facing a new cyber challenge as a group of hackers known as Ransomed.vc claims to have invaded all of the company’s systems in a ransomware attack.
According to information from the Cyber Security Connectan Australian publication specializing in cybersecurity, the attack occurred recently and revealed sensitive Sony information.
The alleged attack
Ransomed.vc, a relatively new hacker group that began operations in September, claims to have successfully compromised Sony systems.
They stated that they do not intend to ask for ransom, but rather to sell the stolen data. In a provocative statement, the group declared:
“Due to Sony not wanting to pay, THE DATA IS FOR SALE. WE ARE SELLING.”
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Within the approximately 6,000 files the group claims to have obtained from Sony, there is a variety of information, including screenshots of the company’s internal login page, a presentation on Power point describing details of the test bench, various Java files and documents.
The nature and value of this stolen data is not yet clear, as Ransomed.vc has not released a price for it. However, the group provided contact details to Sony, suggesting the company could negotiate with the hackers.
An intriguing feature of Ransomed.vc is that it appears to operate as both a ransomware operator and a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) organization.
This means that, in addition to carrying out large-scale hacks, the group also claims to work in compliance with privacy laws. data privacysuch as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to report vulnerabilities in company systems and force compliance through intimidation.
In response to allegations of the attack, Sony issued a statement saying it is investigating the situation. “We are currently investigating the situation and have no further comment at this time,” read the press release released on September 26.
This incident is not the first Sony has faced that involves a significant cyber attack. In 2011, the company’s PlayStation Network suffered a major attack that compromised around 77 million accounts and resulted in security and operational problems.
The company had to provide clarifications to Congress and compensate those affected by distributing games and money. While the current hack may not be as impactful as the one in 2011, Sony is taking steps to contain the situation and protect its systems against future attacks. cyber threats.
