Insomniac Games Breach Leads to Unplanned PS5 Wolverine Footage Leak
- Hacker group breaches Sony subsidiary, Insomniac Games
- Leak of internal documents reveals upcoming Wolverine PS5 game details
- Unboxing video of Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 released
- Personal and game data from employees compromised during the hack
- Sony launches investigation into the breach
Unprecedented Hack Hits Insomniac Games
James "Wolverine" Howlett, a popular Marvel character, was recently featured in the September 2021 teaser trailer. This exciting reveal was overshadowed by a massive security breach at Sony subsidiary, Insomniac Games.
Hacker Group Breaches Sony Subsidiary
The hacker group, known for demanding hefty ransoms, infiltrated Insomniac Games on December 12. They demanded a whopping $2 million for the substantial amount of data they stole. Sony's refusal to comply has led to the group publishing almost all of the stolen data online.
Massive Leak of Internal Documents
This astonishing hack has led to the leak of all sorts of internal documents. These include details about the developer's upcoming projects, including the highly anticipated Wolverine PS5 game.
Unboxing the Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5
For fans of the franchise, a video is available that features the unboxing of the Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5. This exclusive content can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, Email, Reddit or directly linked.
Insomniac Employee Data Compromised
During the breach, the ransomware group, Rhysida, claimed to have access to personal data from current and former employees. They also claimed to have character art and screenshots from the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Marvel’s Wolverine.
Devastating Hack Reveals Unreleased Game Details
Online data suggests that the files contain information about Wolverine’s release date, playable characters, plot details, and more. There are even allegations of a bootable build of Wolverine within the files.
Insomniac Games and Sony Under Attack
Rhysida has confirmed that both Insomniac Games and Sony were the intended targets of this attack. Their primary motive was monetary gain, and they have since allegedly sold the remaining documents.
Sony Investigates Security Breach
Sony has launched an investigation into the breach. While this isn't the first time Sony has been targeted this year, it is undoubtedly one of the largest breaches in recent memory.
Insomniac Games and Sony Respond to Breach
Attempts to reach out to Insomniac Games and Sony for comment have been made. Sony has confirmed that they were aware of the breach and are investigating the situation.
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