Sony Scare #5000

Sony, who most people know as Sony Interactive Entertainment, most known for the Playstation video game consoles, has reportedly been a target for a ransomware attack once again. Ransomed.vc, a group that just started this month (September 2023), claimed that they “have successfully compromised all of sony systems.”

“We wont ransom them! (Sony) we will sell the data. due to sony not wanting to pay. DATA IS FOR SALE.” Ransomed.vc said, “WE ARE SELLING IT”.

Ransomware is a malware that both prevents access to your computer, and encrypts, or turns data into secret code, most if not all of your files. The attackers then demand a ransom to give your files back. They can easily delete, sell, or steal your files as you no longer have access to them. 

In 2011, one of the largest cyber attacks took place when Playstation Network, the online service of Playstation, was hacked by hacktivist group Anonymous. 77 million accounts were compromised, and the Playstation Network was down for 24 days in the United States, but Japan players waited an extra 52 days for services to be functional. This attack was a response to Sony taking legal action against two Playstation 3 hackers who managed to bypass the anti-piracy measures. 

While ransomware attacks are scary as it can affect anyone, all we can do is wait for an official statement from Sony.

Update: As of October 3, 2023, nothing has come out of the alleged ransomware attack.