Game Over: Insomniac Games’ Unreleased Secrets Sold in Cybersecurity Boss Level Fail!
In the real-world game of “Pay or Leak,” Insomniac Games faced a boss-level challenge from ransomware group Rhysida. Refusing to pay a $2 million ransom, Insomniac’s secret game plans are now public property. A reminder that in the gaming industry, the “Insomniac Games Ransomware Attack” calls for a serious level-up in cybersecurity.
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Well, this is what we call a real-life "game over"! Insomniac Games, known for making our hearts beat a little faster with their exhilarating games, had their own adrenaline spike when ransomware group Rhysida decided to play a not-so-fun game of their own. "Pay up, or we'll spill the beans on all your future projects!" they said. Insomniac, however, chose to be the hero of their own story and refused to pay the ransom... and now, their secret sauce is all over the internet. Guess it's time to level up on cybersecurity, folks!Already a member? Log in here