Rockstar Games confirms data breach, hacker group demands ransom

NEW YORK. Rockstar Games has confirmed the company suffered a data breach through a third-party vendor, with the ShinyHunters cybercriminal group claiming responsibility and demanding ransom payment The gaming giant, which is developing Grand Theft Auto VI, stated the incident resulted from un ShinyHunters, a notorious cybercrime group known for targeting technology companies, has claimed credit for the attack. The group has given Rockstar until April 14 to comply with ransom demands before releasing what it describes as sensitive corporate information. Data breach experts say the incident highlights ongoing risks to major gaming companies, which hold substantial volumes of user data and valuable intellectual property. Rockstar's prominence as the developer of the Grand Theft Auto franchise makes it a high-value target for cybercriminals. The company has not disclosed the specific data potentially compromised or the identity of the third-party vendor involved. Cybersecurity analysts are monitoring the situation for any data release threats. Rockstar is advising customers to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity while it works with cybersecurity firms to investigate the scope of the breach.