Riot Games recently found itself as victim of a sophisticated attack by an advanced cybercriminal. Following a social engineering attack, the online video game company received an email threatening to release the stolen source code if a ransom wasn't paid.
After a thorough investigation, Riot Games concluded that the attack compromised some of its data and source code for certain legacy products. The company was able to contain the threat quickly and provided statements to the press reassuring their users that no sensitive customer data was accessed.
Although the stolen code was not publicly released, these kinds of threats are all too common in the world of online gaming. Games like Riot Games' League of Legends can be especially vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Hackers understand that video games with large user bases are often highly valuable targets for their malicious activities and unfortunately, players are the ones that get hurt the most.
The attack on Riot Games highlights the need for game companies to be on the lookout for online security threats and to have cyber-attack prevention methods in place. Companies should consider investing in the latest information security technologies to ensure their data and source code are adequately protected. It is also important to be aware of the latest trends in cybercrime in order to better prepare your business against future threats.
No matter the size of your business, taking the right steps to protect it against cyber-attacks is essential. Companies that prioritize cyber security, data protection, and online security measures will be in a better position to fend off potential threats and keep their users' data and source code safe.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:56:02 +0000