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Hackers Are Threatening EA By Releasing Parts of Previously Stolen Data

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Time Stamp: July 16, 2021 11:57 AM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Last month, a number of hackers claimed to have stolen a significant chunk of EA’s private data which included code for its in-house Frostbite engine as well as the source code for FIFA 21. Now the hackers have released a chunk of the stolen data on a forum, Vice reported. The hackers are now threatening to release more of the stolen data, unless EA pays the requested ransom. The released data reportedly has references to tools related to the Origin storefront and The Sims. A spokeperson from the company believes

Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla ‘Siege of Paris’ Expansion Explained

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Time Stamp: June 12, 2021 11:21 PM - Modified On: June 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesMore information about Assassin's Creed: Valhalla "Siege of Paris" was revealed at the E3 2021 Ubisoft Forward showcase. / UbisoftMore information about Assassin's Creed: Valhalla "Siege of Paris" was revealed at the E3 2021 Ubisoft Forward showcase.Ubisoft's Forward showcase at E3 2021 proved to be one Hel of a ride for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla fans. Not only will they be seeing support for the game well into its second year—a first for the franchise—they'll be getting a ton of new content including a Discovery Tour in the Fall and

Hackers Steal Source Code for FIFA 21, Frostbite Engine

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Time Stamp: June 12, 2021 1:48 AM - Modified On: June 12, 2021 - Published By:
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FIFAEA confirmed hackers had stolen data from it. / Photo courtesy of EAHackers have made off with what they claim to be 780GB of data stolen from EA, including the source code for FIFA 21, code for the game's matchmaking server, source code and tools for the Frostbite game engine, and EA software development kits.EA confirmed Thursday the data had been stolen.Scoop: games giant EA hacked. Hackers say they have 780GB of data, including source code for FIFA 21 and the Frostbite engine, used in games like Battlefield. EA confirmed

CD Projekt Says Hack Worse Than Originally Suspected

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Time Stamp: June 11, 2021 2:25 PM - Modified On: June 11, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesThe CD Projekt hack is worse than the company initially believed. / Photo courtesy of CD ProjektThe data breach that occurred at CD Projekt is worse than the company originally suspected, per an announcement made Thursday.CD Projekt, the parent company of Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red, says that although it can't confirm the exact contents of the stolen data, it may include the details of current, former, and contract employees and data related to the company's games. The data is now believed to be circulating online and may

Capcom Reveals Ransomware Hack Came from Old VPN

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Time Stamp: April 14, 2021 7:27 PM - Modified On: April 14, 2021 - Published By:
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by Cole Travis in General | Apr, 14th 2021 Internet security is something many people online deal with, whether it’s keeping two-factor on all accounts or using a VPN, security is the saving grace that can be the difference between a safe internet experience or a robber holding someone’s data hostage. Capcom recently was a victim of a ransomware hack, and according to a report, an old VPN was to blame. Ransomware, and the attack on Capcom For those who are unfamiliar, ransomware is a program that encrypts data from

Top 5 Best Co-op Games to Look Forward to in 2021 (So Far)

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Time Stamp: January 11, 2021 9:30 AM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Well, we made it, 2021 has arrived. 2020 was a year partly defined by the separation of friends and loved ones for many people around the world. Co-op video games became a core component in keeping family and friends together during one of the most trying years in recent memory.While 2021 has the making of being a much needed turning point for the world, it could still be some time until we’re all together again. Until that time comes, 2021 is looking to have a wealth of games that will

Cyberattackers Demand $11M in Bitcoin From Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom

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Time Stamp: November 10, 2020 8:30 PM - Modified On: November 10, 2020 - Published By:
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Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom, creator of popular games like Resident Evil and Street Fighter, fell victim to a ransomware in early November, with attackers allegedly demanding $11 million in bitcoin in exchange for not leaking illegally obtained confidential information to the public, CoinDesk Japan reported Tuesday. In a Nov. 4 press release, Capcom said that the group’s networks had come under attack in the early morning hours of Nov. 2. The attacks affected “certain systems” including email and file servers and there was no indication that any customer information was breached,

Disney+ New Releases June 2020: Artemis Fowl And Every Other New TV Show And Movie

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Time Stamp: June 5, 2020 1:00 AM - Modified On: June 5, 2020 - Published By:
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As we continue to hunker down at home, we're all watching a lot of television, including plenty of stuff on streaming services. Things like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+ help pass the time, and there are new movies, TV shows, and original content coming very month. Here is what Disney has planned for the month of June. The biggest release for next month is none other than Artemis Fowl. Back in April Disney announced the film would be skipping theaters and going right to the streaming service, as the COVID-19

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord April Patch Is Out Now

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Time Stamp: April 1, 2020 7:41 PM - Modified On: April 1, 2020 - Published By:
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TaleWorlds Entertainment has released another patch for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, which is now out via Steam Early Access. This patch follows on the heels of a day one update and day two patch, the latter of which addresses a pesky bug that was affecting the Rival Gangs quest.Like the March 31 patch, the April 1 patch for Bannerlord addresses a bunch of bugs that have been causing the game to crash. The patch doesn't focus on any one quest though--instead it addresses several problems associated with both Bannerlord's