# Rockstar Games Targeted by ShinyHunters in Ransom Attack

_Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM EDT · Cybersecurity · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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Rockstar Games has been hit by another security breach, with hacking group ShinyHunters claiming responsibility and demanding ransom. The attackers warned the company to "make the right decision" and not become "the next headline."

The breach comes after Rockstar suffered a major leak in 2022 when a teenager breached systems and stole gameplay footage of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. That incident led to early reveal of the game and significant disruption to the developer's marketing plans.

ShinyHunters has established a reputation for high-profile attacks on corporations and government agencies. The group has previously stolen data from major companies and sold or leaked it when ransom demands were not met.

Rockstar Games has not publicly confirmed the breach. The incident raises ongoing concerns about security practices at major game developers, particularly those working on highly anticipated titles that attract significant attention from threat actors.

## Sources

- [XDA Developers](https://www.xda-developers.com/gta-vi-developer-rockstar-hacked-again-this-time-for-ransom/)

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