ShinyHunters Threatens to Leak Grand Theft Auto VI Data in Rockstar Games Cyberattack
Rockstar Games, the developer behind the Grand Theft Auto series, has been targeted by the hacker group ShinyHunters in a significant cyberattack. The group claims to have accessed company data via a third-party server and issued an ultimatum for ransom negotiations by April 14, 2026, threatening to release stolen information if demands are not met. This incident marks the second major breach for Rockstar in three years, following a 2022 attack by the Lapsus$ collective. In response, Rockstar downplayed the severity, stating that only a limited amount of non-material company information was accessed and asserting that no sensitive player data was compromised. The breach raises concerns given the high profile of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled for release in November 2026 after years of development. ShinyHunters, linked to the Com cybercriminal network, has previously targeted major entities like Microsoft and Pornhub. The event highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the gaming industry, particularly for high-value targets where intellectual property protection is critical.
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ShinyHunters Threatens to Leak Grand Theft Auto VI Data in Rockstar Games Cyberattack
Rockstar Games, the developer behind the Grand Theft Auto series, has been targeted by the hacker group ShinyHunters in a significant cyberattack. The group claims to have accessed company data via a third-party server and issued an ultimatum for ransom negotiations by April 14, 2026, threatening to release stolen information if demands are not met. This incident marks the second major breach for Rockstar in three years, following a 2022 attack by the Lapsus$ collective. In response, Rockstar downplayed the severity, stating that only a limited amount of non-material company information was accessed and asserting that no sensitive player data was compromised. The breach raises concerns given the high profile of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled for release in November 2026 after years of development. ShinyHunters, linked to the Com cybercriminal network, has previously targeted major entities like Microsoft and Pornhub. The event highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the gaming industry, particularly for high-value targets where intellectual property protection is critical.
The Guardian