Wolverine Suffers Huge Data Breach, Insomniac Reacts

• Insomniac Games suffers ransomware attack causing leak of confidential data.
• Insomniac releases statement acknowledging emotional toll on team.
• Rhysida hacker group demanded $2 million ransom, released over one terabyte of data after non-payment.
• Insomniac acknowledges stolen data includes personal employee information and early Marvel’s Wolverine details.
• Sony launches DMCA claims, future plans hint at upcoming Marvel games despite challenges.

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Insomniac Games, the esteemed game development studio, recently addressed the distressing ransomware attack they suffered. The attack led to a leak of confidential information, personal employee data, and a playable build of the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive, Wolverine.

Insomniac Games Breaks its Silence

“We’re both saddened and angered by the recent criminal cyberattack on our studio and the emotional toll it’s taken on our team,” the statement from the Sony-owned studio read.

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Ransomware Attack Breaches Insomniac’s Systems

The ransomware attack compromised Insomniac’s systems on December 12. The hacker group, Rhysida, demanded a ransom of $2 million to prevent the release of sensitive data.

When Sony refused to pay, over one terabyte of information was posted online. The leaked data revealed a variety of information, from a licensing deal with Marvel for X-Men games to damaging credit card information.

Insomniac’s Response

“Thank you for the outpouring of compassion and unwavering support,” Insomniac wrote in its first statement since the data was released. “We have focused inwardly for the last several days to support each other.”

The studio further stated that they are aware that the stolen data includes personal information of employees, former employees, and independent contractors. It also includes early details about Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5.

Sony’s Actions and Future Plans

Sony has yet to comment on any specific actions it’s taking to help employees whose personal information was released. The company does appear to be launching Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) claims against sites and users hosting assets for unreleased games.

Materials released as part of the malicious hack point to an ambitious slate of upcoming Marvel games. These include Spider-Man 3, X-Men, and a potential standalone Venom game. However, they also point to possible challenges Insomniac faces as it continues to deliver high-quality single-player PlayStation exclusives.

Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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