GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
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Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto, has been hacked for the second time in three years, with a group of hackers claiming responsibility and demanding a ransom. The company has downplayed the impact of the breach, stating that only limited non-material company information was accessed.
Rockstar Games was hacked by a group of hackers called ShinyHunters. The hackers gained access to Rockstar servers managed by a third-party cloud provider. They claimed to have stolen material and threatened to publish it online unless paid a ransom. Rockstar confirmed the hack but downplayed its impact. This is the second time the company has been hacked, following a breach in 2023 by a British hacker. The incident highlights the ongoing risk of cyberattacks in the gaming industry.
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