Bandai Namco, the publishers behind franchises like Darkish Souls, Ace Fight and lots of extra have been hacked by a ransomware group.
Information concerning the hack grew to become public yesterday, when vx-underground tweeted concerning the firm being attacked by the ALPHV ransomware group.
ALPHV ransomware group (alternatively known as BlackCat ransomware group) claims to have ransomed Bandai Namco.
Bandai Namco is a global online game writer. Bandai Namco online game franchises embody Ace Fight, Darkish Souls, Dragon Ball*, Soulcaliber, and extra. pic.twitter.com/hxZ6N2kSxl
— vx-underground (@vxunderground) July 11, 2022
Since then, Bandai Namco has revealed a press release to verify the occasions that transpired initially of the month. Within the assertion given to VGC, Bandai Namco said that the hack befell on July 3.
In the intervening time, the corporate has taken steps to stop the ransomware group from gaining any entry to firm and buyer particulars. Furthermore, Bandai Namco is seeking to see the extent of the harm brought on by the assault.
After the assault grew to become public, rumors swirled about leaked info surrounding a few of Bandai Namco’s video games, which included a possible DLC for the hit 2022 title, Elden Ring. Nevertheless, that info is not true, and these rumors haven’t any standing in any respect.
