Insomniac Games Responds To Cyberattack: 'Like Logan ... Insomniac Is Resilient'
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Insomniac Games, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY), has been the victim of a cyberattack by the Rhysida ransomware group, resulting in the theft of 1.67 terabytes of data, including personal employee information and details about the upcoming game 'Marvel's Wolverine' for PlayStation 5. The hackers demanded a $2 million ransom. Despite the attack, Insomniac Games remains committed to the game's development and is receiving support from Sony, which is investigating the incident. This follows a previous breach in October 2023 affecting Sony employees.
December 23, 2023 | 4:17 pm
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Sony Group Corp.'s subsidiary Insomniac Games has suffered a cyberattack, with a significant data breach involving employee information and details about an upcoming game. Sony is actively investigating the incident.
The cyberattack on Insomniac Games could negatively impact Sony's reputation and potentially lead to financial losses due to the ransom demand and the costs associated with the investigation and remediation. The breach could also affect the development timeline and marketing strategy for 'Marvel's Wolverine', potentially impacting future revenues. However, the company's commitment to continue development and the previous resilience shown in similar situations may mitigate some of the negative impact.
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