Sony is taking action after a ransomware group claimed to have hacked into the company’s systems and threatened to sell the stolen data on the black market. Ransomed.vc, the group behind the attack, announced their intentions on Monday, stating that they had breached “all Sony systems” and were planning to sell the data because Sony was unwilling to pay. They also warned that if the data was not purchased by Thursday, Sept. 28, they would begin publishing it. While these claims are unverified, Ransomed.vc did provide proof-of-hack data consisting of 6,000 files.
Sony has confirmed that they are currently investigating the situation but have not provided further comment at this time. This is not the first time Sony has been targeted by hackers, as they experienced a major breach in 2011 when the PlayStation Network servers were deactivated due to an external intrusion. This breach resulted in the compromise of personal details from millions of accounts and led to a significant fine for Sony.
It is unclear at this point what specific data Ransomed.vc gained access to or whether any personal information of consumers has been compromised. However, given Sony’s previous experience with data breaches, it is crucial for them to thoroughly investigate the situation and take appropriate measures to protect their systems and customers’ information.
Overall, this incident highlights the ongoing threat of cyberattacks and the importance of robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data. Sony must address this breach promptly and ensure that any potential vulnerabilities are addressed to prevent future attacks.
Source: DOTESPORTS
