Australian cybersecurity publication Cyber Security Connect reported that Sony has been targeted by Ransomed.vc, a new group of hackers operating since September.
The hack allegedly exposed screenshots of Sony's internal log-in page, PowerPoint presentation, Java files, and a document tree containing 6,000 files.
The gang is believed to have connections to previous dark web forums and groups.
DATA IS FOR SALE. WE ARE SELLING IT.”
Among the 6,000 files allegedly contained in the leak are various documents, such as "build log files," Java resources, and HTML data.
Most of the files are reportedly written in Japanese. Although Ransomed.vc has not specified a price for the data,
they have provided contact details for Sony to reach out and indicated a "post date" of September 28, which may be when the data is released to the public.
It is interesting to note that Ransomed.vc is not only a ransomware operator but also a ransomware-as-a-service organization.
This means that they are involved in the large-scale hacks of major corporations. Reports suggest that Ransomed.vc, which is said to be based in Russia and Ukraine,
is taking advantage of the EU's General Data Protection and Regulation (GDPR) and other data privacy laws to report any vulnerabilities or violations in company systems.
As reported by Cyber Security Connect, the group is utilizing laws to accomplish their goal.
Sony released a statement to IGN on September 26th regarding the claims, saying that they are currently investigating the situation and have no further comment at this time.
Most of the files are reportedly written in Japanese. Although Ransomed.vc has not specified a price for the data,
they have provided contact details for Sony to reach out and indicated a "post date" of September 28, which may be when the data is released to the public.
It is interesting to note that Ransomed.vc is not only a ransomware operator but also a ransomware-as-a-service organization.
This means that they are involved in the large-scale hacks of major corporations. Reports suggest that Ransomed.vc, which is said to be based in Russia and Ukraine,
is taking advantage of the EU's General Data Protection and Regulation (GDPR) and other data privacy laws to report any vulnerabilities or violations in company systems.
As reported by Cyber Security Connect, the group is utilizing laws to accomplish their goal.
Sony released a statement to IGN on September 26th regarding the claims, saying that they are currently investigating the situation and have no further comment at this time.
