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Hackers breach Anodot cloud analytics platform, exposing data from Rockstar Games and other companies

Hackers breach Anodot cloud analytics platform, exposing data from Rockstar Games and other companies Image: Primary
Hackers have compromised Anodot, a cloud analytics platform, exposing data from more than a dozen corporate customers including Rockstar Games, the developer behind Grand Theft Auto. The breach was confirmed Rockstar Games said in a statement that "limited" information was stolen from its systems and that it is working with law enforcement. The company confirmed that player account data was not compromised in the incident. Anodot provides business intelligence and monitoring tools used The incident represents the latest in a string of supply chain attacks targeting cloud service providers. Cybersecurity researchers have linked the attack to a group known as ShinyHunters, which has previously claimed responsibility for breaches at major companies including AT&T, Ticketmaster, and Snowflake customers. The hackers have published samples of stolen data on hacking forums as proof of the breach, including internal Rockstar communications and source code related to the company's online gaming platforms.
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