"Cyberpunk 2077 Maker Was Hit With a Ransomware Attack—and Won't Pay Up"

The Polish video game company CD Projekt Red, which developed Cyberpunk 2077, one of the top-selling titles of 2020, has been hit by a ransomware attack. CD Projekt Red recently revealed that it had been the victim of a ransomware attack in which unidentified actors gained access to the company's internal network, encrypted some computers, and stole data. The attackers claim to have stolen source code for Cyberpunk 2077 and other games such as Witcher 3. They also say they stole information about the company's investor relations and human resources, as well as financial accounting information. According to CD Projekt Red, there is no evidence that suggests the compromise of customer data in the breach. CD Projekt Red says it will not give in to the attackers' demand for a ransom payment. The company is currently restoring its systems from backups. Researchers from the antivirus firm Emsisoft believe the ransomware used in the attack is HelloKitty, based on the familiarity of the ransom note's style and naming convention. Tony Robinson, an independent researcher, suggests that the motive behind the attack may also be to seek revenge in addition to financial gain. The incident occurred as CD Projekt Red faces significant criticism due to the release of its highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 game with numerous bugs and performance issues on different platforms. This article continues to discuss the ransomware group, potential motives, and impact of the ransomware attack on CD Projekt Red, and the company's decision not to pay the attackers' demanded ransom. 

Wired reports "Cyberpunk 2077 Maker Was Hit With a Ransomware Attack—and Won't Pay Up"