2023 Sony Ransomware Hack (Possible Hoax)
On September 25, 2023, Japanese conglomerate Sony was allegedly hacked and infected with ransomware. The group behind the attack, known as Ransomed.vc, stated that Sony had not shown any intent to pay the ransom.[1][2][3]
Event[edit]
The first outlet to report the hack was Cyber Security Connect, which reported that most, if not all, of Sony’s systems had been hacked.[4][5]
The hacker group, known as Ransomed.vc, said in an announcement that it wanted compensation for helping companies "protect" against data intrusions, as well as from committing GDPR violations.[6] Sony later stated that they were investigating the incident.[7][8] Ransomed.vc offered a PowerPoint presentation as alleged proof of their possession of internal articles, though their claims were not verified, with Cyber Security Connect calling the evidence "uncompelling".[9][10]
On September 26, Ransomed.vc threatened to sell Sony’s data to a third party unless a ransom was paid.[11] The group has also claimed that it currently has 6,000 of Sony’s files.[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ "'All Of Sony Systems' Allegedly Hacked By New Ransomware Group". Kotaku. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ Sony Hack: Hackers Claim They've Breached All Systems - IGN Daily Fix - IGN, 2023-09-25, retrieved 2023-09-26
- ↑ Hollingworth, David (2023-09-25). "Ransomed.vc group claims hack on "all of Sony systems"". www.cybersecurityconnect.com.au. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ Hollingworth, David (2023-09-25). "Ransomed.vc group claims hack on 'all of Sony systems'". www.cybersecurityconnect.com.au. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ↑ Williams, Andrew (2023-09-28). "Sony Hack: What happened and who is behind it?". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ↑ Bevan, Rhiannon (2023-09-25). "Hackers Say They've Breached "All Sony Systems", Threaten To Sell Stolen Data". TheGamer. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Sony Investigating Reported Ransomware Attack - GameSpot". www.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ↑ "In response to claims it's been hacked, Sony says it's 'investigating the situation'". VGC. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ↑ "A ransomware group claims to have breached 'all Sony systems'". VGC. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ Chalk, Andy (2023-09-26). "Ransomware group claims to have hacked 'all of Sony systems,' Sony is investigating". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Sony investigating alleged ransomware attack, group threatens to sell data". VentureBeat. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ↑ "'All Of Sony Systems' Allegedly Hacked By New Ransomware Group [UPDATE]". Kotaku. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
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