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A ransomware group claims to have breached ‘all Sony systems’ | VGC

The group behind the alleged attack says it plans to sell the stolen data…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Ransomware group Ransomed.vc claims to have successfully breached SonyGroup and is threatening to sell a cache of data stolen from the Japanese company.

While its claims remain unverified, Cyber Security Connect reports that the relative ransomware newcomer “has racked up an impressive amount of victims” since bursting onto the scene last month.

“We have successfully compromissed [sic] all of sony systems,” the group claimed on both the clear and dark nets. “We won’t ransom them! We will sell the data. Due to Sony not wanting to pay. DATA IS FOR SALE.”

 

[DryvBy]

Part of me is hoping I get some free games again.

 

[Puscifer]

Believe it when I see it

 

[Hudo]

Just in time for the PS+ price increase! Don't forget to give Sony your bank details!

 

[a multicultural team of v]

“We won’t ransom them! We will sell the data. Due to Sony not wanting to pay. DATA IS FOR SALE.”

Do they not understand what the word ransom means?

 

[Gudji]

I love free games.

 

[mansoor1980]

phil spencer would like a look at that data

 

[jroc74]

PS5 Pro info and BoM for the PS5, please.

Thanks.

 

[Topher]

Who wants to chip in with me? I got $50.

 

[Crispy Gamer]

They must've been really upset with that Phil leak

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Crazy world we live in.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Those hackers can have my single use virtual debit card that's attached to my PSN account.

 

[Warnen]

it was the guy that couldn’t let days gone die.

 

[Horseganador]

Just a few days after MS messed up leaking the entire Xbox roadmap, this comes out? xDD "coincidence" I guess.

 

[Topher]

Maybe we will finally get that Sony showcase....

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Brings back memories of the incident they had a number of years ago. They had to shut down PSN for a month.

Hope this is fake though, I could do without my email address and other personal data being made available to some bottom feeding cunt.

Sony will announce something within the next couple days if this is the case. Oh and that shit about not paying. Never pay these idiots, the damage is already done.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Spiderman will save the day and capture those miscreants.
I've got over 80 bucks sitting in the PS store. Need to go ahead and buy Spiderman 2 before the money disapprears.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Do they not understand what the word ransom means?

Ransom only takes place if they blackmail Sony into paying them for the return of the stolen data. If they sell the data on the black market to anyone willing to pay, it's just theft.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Those hackers can have my single use virtual debit card that's attached to my PSN account.

If hackers hacked my Xbox account, have fun there's no CC attached to it. I've only uploaded dollar card points. So if they want to steal the $30 still on it go ahead. lol. My account doesn't even use my real name or birthday or location.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

He's back, and with a vengeance...

 

[Topher]

Ransom only takes place if they blackmail Sony into paying them for the return of the stolen data. If they sell the data on the black market to anyone willing to pay, it's just theft.

True, although I'd say it is theft even if they don't sell it. The crime is already committed.

 

[splattered]

Ugh fucking hate hackers

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Ransom only takes place if they blackmail Sony into paying them for the return of the stolen data. If they sell the data on the black market to anyone willing to pay, it's just theft.

They said due to Sony, the owner of the data, not willing to pay, they will sell the data on the market - that is literally your first sentence.

 

[Esppiral]

Now we get to see Jimbo evil plans too lol

 

[DeepEnigma]

Ransom only takes place if they blackmail Sony into paying them for the return of the stolen data. If they sell the data on the black market to anyone willing to pay, it's just theft.

Their name is literally ransomware.

 

[Lupin25]

Brings back memories of the incident they had a number of years ago. They had to shut down PSN for a month.

Hope this is fake though, I could do without my email address and other personal data being made available to some bottom feeding cunt.

Sony will announce something within the next couple days if this is the case. Oh and that shit about not paying. Never pay these idiots, the damage is already done.

Yeah, as much as I like a good leak, I don’t like to celebrate this stuff either.

This is why there’s unfortunately no surprises anymore.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

If Sony doesn't want to pay, probably mean the info they stole isnt that important.

If someone stole the formula for Coke, pretty sure they'd look into quietly paying them off.

(Food and recipe lists cannot be protected)

 

[Northeastmonk]

Big companies try to keep this info a secret because it causes panic.

I’m curious to what happen. Ransomware locks your files with encryption. Meaning, Sony must have had some good backups if they’re up and running now?

 

[Guerilla Munch]

hmm I wonder who could be behind this desperate and juvenile attempt to knock Sony down a peg...

 

[StereoVsn]

phil spencer would like a look at that data

Phil behind the heist. You could see a McDonalds burglar on the shelf behind him.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

If hackers hacked my Xbox account, have fun there's no CC attached to it. I've only uploaded dollar card points. So if they want to steal the $30 still on it go ahead. lol. My account doesn't even use my real name or birthday or location.

Hmm... now that I'm thinking I have my paypal attached to my Xbox/MS account, but I trust MS better with security than Sony or Nintendo. Plus the paypal account is not linked directly with my bank account so even if they somehow manage to hack that one (have 2FA on both my MS and PayPal account), they'll do minimal damage on my wallet lol.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Their name is literally ransomware.

What does that have to do with their actions in this specific case? I'm guessing you think Golden Coral is a coral reef made of gold and not a family diner?

 

[Guerilla Munch]

 

[DeepEnigma]

What does that have to do with their actions in this specific case? I'm guessing you think Golden Coral is a coral reef made of gold and not a family diner?

 

[Salty Popsicle]

 

[DeepEnigma]

Stop taking yourself so seriously.

 

[shaddam]

 

[GHG]

I'll change my password just in case but I'm in for some free games if they're going to be going.

 

[LordCBH]

Everyone who remembers 2011 right now:

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Stop taking yourself so seriously.

Stop trying to be funny?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Stop trying to be funny?

 

[nowhat]

I'll change my password just in case but I'm in for some free games if they're going to be going.

Surely you have 2FA turned on?

 

[winjer]

 

[Salty Popsicle]

 

[GHG]

Surely you have 2FA turned on?

Of course.

But I don't trust that to be enough in situations like this. We live in an age where phone numbers etc can be compromised.

 

[adamsapple]

They already have the back-end of those 'free games for new PS5 owners', might as well just open access to everyone in advance.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Hmm... now that I'm thinking I have my paypal attached to my Xbox/MS account, but I trust MS better with security than Sony or Nintendo. Plus the paypal account is not linked directly with my bank account so even if they somehow manage to hack that one (have 2FA on both my MS and PayPal account), they'll do minimal damage on my wallet lol.

I've never attached a payment card or so to my Xbox account. I just buy pts. More secure. And you even save a bit of money. Costco sells $50 cards for $45. So every once in a while I buy $100 worth for $90.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

We will find out soon enough. Sony will have to report this to the information commissioner if true.

 

[Hugare]

Instagram/Google/ other websites have already sold (and still sell) my data all the time

At least Sony may give me some free shit

 

[DeepEnigma]

Instagram/Google/ other websites have already sold (and still sell) my data all the time

The sad part, they have everyone conditioned that it's okay for them to.