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Hacking group claims Epic Games breach


Fortnite maker Epic Games has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack, with almost 200GB of data stolen from the compan…

Watch on YouTube The ransomware group is, unsurprisingly, now trying to extort money for the data to be returned - or to bought by another party - with a deadline of 4th March. The hackers are yet to post proof of the hack, but reportedly successfully targeted a subsidiary of car manufacturer Nissan last month. Most recently that included PlayStation's Spider-Man studio Insomniac, with employee details and development plans posted online when the company refused to pay.

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