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Nintendo Victim of Major Leak. 1 TB of Data Stolen from Pokemon Series Creators

Nintendo Victim of Major Leak. 1 TB of Data Stolen from Pokemon Series Creators

Teraleak is 1 TB of data from the Game Freak studio, and even the modest amount of information disclosed revealed quite a bit about the past and future of the Pokemon series.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 14, 2024

Nintendo Victim of Major Leak. 1 TB of Data Stolen from Pokemon Series Creators
Ready or Not Devs Reportedly Lose over 2M Files to Hackers

Ready or Not Devs Reportedly Lose over 2M Files to Hackers

Void Interactive studio has fallen victim to a hacking attack. More than 2 million files related to the popular shooter Ready or Not were stolen from the company.

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Maciej Gaffke

April 17, 2024

Ready or Not Devs Reportedly Lose over 2M Files to Hackers
Denuvo Devs Introduce TraceMark. New 'Innovative' Feature Aims to Prevent Gameplay and Data Leaks

Denuvo Devs Introduce TraceMark. New 'Innovative' Feature Aims to Prevent Gameplay and Data Leaks

The developers of the Denuvo anti-piracy software, company Irdeto, unveiled a new technology that allows developers to place watermarks in games to help determine who is responsible for data leaks.

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Kamil Kleszyk

March 19, 2024

Denuvo Devs Introduce TraceMark. New 'Innovative' Feature Aims to Prevent Gameplay and Data Leaks
Hacking Gang Claims to Have Stolen 200 GB of Epic Game's Data

Hacking Gang Claims to Have Stolen 200 GB of Epic Game's Data

Epic Games has fallen victim to a hacking attack. Nearly 200 GB of data was allegedly stolen, including sensitive ones.

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Martin Bukowski

February 29, 2024

Hacking Gang Claims to Have Stolen 200 GB of Epic Game's Data
Ubisoft Targeted by Hackers; Tried to Steal About 900 GB of Data

Ubisoft Targeted by Hackers; Tried to Steal About 900 GB of Data

Ubisoft has become the next target of a hacker attacks. Among other things, the thieves tried to steal the personal data of Rainbow Six: Siege users.

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Adrian Werner

December 24, 2023

Ubisoft Targeted by Hackers; Tried to Steal About 900 GB of Data
Insomniac Games Issued Statement About Data Theft: 'We are Both Saddened and Angered'

Insomniac Games Issued Statement About Data Theft: 'We are Both Saddened and Angered'

After the hacking attack on Insomniac Games, there the moods are sour at the studio, but the team thanked for the words of support from fans and intends to take a cue from Wolverine.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 22, 2023

Insomniac Games Issued Statement About Data Theft: 'We are Both Saddened and Angered'
Hacker Responsible for Huge GTA 6 Leak Sentenced to Secure Hospital

Hacker Responsible for Huge GTA 6 Leak Sentenced to Secure Hospital

The trial of the hacker responsible for the massive GTA 6 data leak from 2022 has come to an end. The teenager was sentenced to stay in a secure hospital until further notice.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

December 22, 2023

Hacker Responsible for Huge GTA 6 Leak Sentenced to Secure Hospital
'Media Showing Insomniac Games' Stolen Materials Should be Ashamed;' Data Theft Sparks Discussion

'Media Showing Insomniac Games' Stolen Materials Should be Ashamed;' Data Theft Sparks Discussion

The high-profile leak of Insomniac Games data and the emerging news about it in the media have sparked a discussion online. It involves developers, journalists and online whistleblowers, most of whom speak out against the „distribution” of the stolen materials by various website.

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Maciej Gaffke

December 20, 2023

'Media Showing Insomniac Games' Stolen Materials Should be Ashamed;' Data Theft Sparks Discussion
Industry Sympathizes With Insomniac Games After Big Data Leak

Industry Sympathizes With Insomniac Games After Big Data Leak

After a slew of Insomniac Games data hit the web, insiders and others in the gaming industry expressed deep sympathy for those affected.

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Kamil Kleszyk

December 19, 2023

Industry Sympathizes With Insomniac Games After Big Data Leak
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Producer Hit by Ransomware Attack; Hackers Stole Materials From Wolverine

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Producer Hit by Ransomware Attack; Hackers Stole Materials From Wolverine

A group of hackers got hold of sensitive data on Insomniac Games employees and information about Marvel's Wolverine they are developing.

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Kamil Kleszyk

December 12, 2023

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Producer Hit by Ransomware Attack; Hackers Stole Materials From Wolverine
Also Sony at the Verge of Major Leak? Hackers Sell Data From Company's 'All Systems' [Update]

Also Sony at the Verge of Major Leak? Hackers Sell Data From Company's 'All Systems' [Update]

Recent days have been full of information revolving around Microsoft's data leak. It seems that a similar situation may soon await Sony, which was said to have fallen victim to an attack carried out by a group of hackers.

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Adam Celarek

September 27, 2023

Also Sony at the Verge of Major Leak? Hackers Sell Data From Company's 'All Systems' [Update]
STALKER 2 Devs Ask to Watch Out for Leaks From Russian Hackers

STALKER 2 Devs Ask to Watch Out for Leaks From Russian Hackers

GSC Game World has addressed the recent leak of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl files. The developers ask not to open and share the materials, which were uploaded to the web by Russian hackers.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

June 2, 2023

STALKER 2 Devs Ask to Watch Out for Leaks From Russian Hackers
Nintendo Goes to Court; Wants Discord to Identify Zelda Leaker

Nintendo Goes to Court; Wants Discord to Identify Zelda Leaker

Nintendo wants to punish an „anonymous” perpetrator who illegally published an 200-page artbook from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The case has gone to court.

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Jakub Tarchala

April 11, 2023

Nintendo Goes to Court; Wants Discord to Identify Zelda Leaker
CS2 Beta Leaked; Build Offers Offline Mode

CS2 Beta Leaked; Build Offers Offline Mode

We didn't have to wait long for Counter-Strike 2 to appear off Steam, probably thanks to one of the beta test participants.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 24, 2023

CS2 Beta Leaked; Build Offers Offline Mode
Russians Fulfil Their Threat; STALKER 2 Footage Leaked

Russians Fulfil Their Threat; STALKER 2 Footage Leaked

The hackers who broke into the servers of GSC Game World have kept their word. Materials from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has hit the web, including gameplay footage.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 16, 2023

Russians Fulfil Their Threat; STALKER 2 Footage Leaked
Nobody Wants LoL's Source Code? Hackers Lower the Price of Stolen Data

Nobody Wants LoL's Source Code? Hackers Lower the Price of Stolen Data

The hackers responsible for the recent attack on Riot Games are apparently having trouble fencing their loot. The minimum price for League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics source codes and anti-cheater software has been lowered.

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Hubert Sledziewski

February 10, 2023

Nobody Wants LoL's Source Code? Hackers Lower the Price of Stolen Data
Hackers Didn't Get $10 Million From Riot; LoL's Source Code for Sale

Hackers Didn't Get $10 Million From Riot; LoL's Source Code for Sale

After Riot Games categorically refused to pay the ransom for the stolen League of Legends code, the hackers decided to put it up for auction. The price is sizable.

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Kamil Kleszyk

January 29, 2023

Hackers Didn't Get $10 Million From Riot; LoL's Source Code for Sale
Riot Games Hacked; Hackers Stole Code and Demand Ransom [UPDATE]

Riot Games Hacked; Hackers Stole Code and Demand Ransom [UPDATE]

Riot Games was attacked by hackers. As a result, the source codes of games such as League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics were stolen.

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Agnes Adamus

January 26, 2023

Riot Games Hacked; Hackers Stole Code and Demand Ransom [UPDATE]
Sony's Tough Luck; Early Build of Horizon Forbidden West Leaked

Sony's Tough Luck; Early Build of Horizon Forbidden West Leaked

An alpha version of Horizon Forbidden West has surfaced online. This is one of many leaks of this type that have taken place in the last few days.

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Adrian Werner

January 1, 2023

Sony's Tough Luck; Early Build of Horizon Forbidden West Leaked
GTA 5 Leaks Large Chunk of Source Code

GTA 5 Leaks Large Chunk of Source Code

It looks like GTA 5 also feel victim to the September hacking attack on Rockstar Games, as the source code for the 2013 game has surfaced online.

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Kamil Kleszyk

November 16, 2022

GTA 5 Leaks Large Chunk of Source Code