CD Project Red hit by targeted attack; ransom

[Ink]

Content source

https://twitter.com/CDPROJEKTRED/status/1359048125403590660/

 

[plat]

Emphasis on "Epic" (Games) as in "EPICALLY pwned"? A clue, maybe? Or "red" herring.

Someone/s out there hates CD Projekt Red. I mean, it's code vs. code.

 

[Ink]

Emphasis on "Epic" (Games) as in "EPICALLY pwned"? A clue, maybe? Or "red" herring.

There's no link between the hack and Epic Games.

 

[Kongo]

Someone wasn't satisfied with the performance optimization of Cyberpunk

 

[plat]

There's speculation it was an "inside job." Not surprising if true. CD Projekt Red reportedly refuses to pay the ransom at this time.

Source

 

[Venustus]

"You have 48 hours to fix the bugs"

 

[MonSpyder9]

also want to contribute to this post and add some info. “Based on the ransom note file name and Emsisoft intelligence KB the actor seems related to a ransomware group named HelloKitty"
I'm just shocked a little bit on how mostly everything turns bad for this game.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

HelloKitty ransomware group likely responsible for CD Projekt attack. Here’s why:

HelloKitty ransomware group likely responsible for CD Projekt attack. Here’s why.

In February 2021, video game company CD Projekt was hit by ransomware. A cybercrime group known as HelloKitty could be responsible for the attack.

blog.emsisoft.com

 

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CD Projekt's stolen source code allegedly sold by ransomware gang
A ransomware gang who says they stole unencrypted source code for the company's most popular games and then encrypted CD Projekt's servers claims to have sold the data.

This past Tuesday, game developer CD Projekt Red disclosed that they suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted devices on their network.

In a ransom note left behind on encrypted systems, the attackers claim to have stolen the source code for Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, Gwent, and an unreleased version of Witcher 3.

The attackers also state that they stole administration, accounting, human resources, and investor relations documents before deploying the ransomware.

CD Projekt's stolen source code allegedly sold by ransomware gang

A ransomware gang who says they stole unencrypted source code for the company's most popular games and then encrypted CD Projekt's servers claims to have sold the data.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[silversurfer]

Today, CDPR announced that due to the recent cyberattack on their systems coupled with the massive scope of the update, they are forced to delay Patch 1.2 to the end of March 2021.

"While we dearly wanted to deliver Patch 1.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 in the timespan we detailed previously, the recent cyber attack on the studio’s IT infrastructure and extensive scope of the update mean this unfortunately will not happen — we’ll need some additional time."

"Our goal for Patch 1.2 goes beyond any of our previous updates. We’ve been working on numerous overall quality improvements and fixes, and we still have work to do to make sure that’s what you get. With that in mind, we’re now aiming for release in the second half of March.."

"It’s not the news we enjoy sharing, but we want to make sure we launch this update properly. Stay tuned for more information as the time draws closer. Thank you for your continued patience and support," CD Projekt explained in a series of tweets.

Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.2 delayed by CD Projekt ransomware attack

CD Projekt Red announced today that they are delaying the anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 to the second half of March 2021 due to their recent cyberattack.

www.bleepingcomputer.com