Nintendo of America Refuses to Pay Ransom to Hackers Claiming Stolen Employee Data
Nintendo of America has refused to pay a $2 million ransom demanded by hackers claiming to hold stolen employee records, stating its systems were not breached.
Cheating, Hacks & Security
This section covers legal actions and lawsuits brought by game publishers against unauthorized leakers. It also documents cyberattacks, server wipes, and notable hacking incidents across digital and pop culture.
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Hacker Group Cyberleek Claims GTA 6 Leak Was to Defend Gamers' Rights After Take-Two Skips Physical Discs
Hacker group Cyberleek claims they leaked GTA 6 details and gameplay to protest Take-Two's controversial decision not to sell physical disc copies of the game.
Riot Denies Vanguard Bricked PCs After Cheaters Complain About Banned DMA Devices
Riot Games responded to cheater complaints, clarifying that Vanguard does not destroy hardware or brick PCs, but simply blocks DMA cheat devices from playing its games.
Executives Vow Full-Scale Manhunt for Hacker Cyberleek Following Massive GTA 6 Leaks
Following massive GTA 6 leaks that wiped billions off Take-Two's market cap, executives are launching an aggressive hunt for the hacker known as Cyberleek.
Blizzard Fires World of Warcraft GM for Abusing Powers to Help Friends Kill Bosses
Blizzard has fired a World of Warcraft Game Master after evidence revealed they abused admin powers to instantly defeat Mythic+ dungeon bosses to help friends.
Japanese Police Arrest 15-Year-Old for Using ChatGPT Malware to Cancel 40,000 Anime Accounts
Japanese police arrested a 15-year-old for using ChatGPT-generated malware to breach Bandai Channel's servers and cancel over 46,000 anime streaming memberships.
Streamer Charles Renninger Encounters Cheaters in Meccha Chameleon Using Background Scans
Popular streamer Charles Renninger spotted cheaters using background-scanning exploits in the hit hide-and-seek painting game Meccha Chameleon.
HBO's Harry Potter Series Steps Up Security Following Prop Thefts from Set
HBO has reportedly tightened security on the Harry Potter series set after various props, including wands and spellbooks, were stolen by cast members and extras.
Take-Two Stock Surges by $1 Billion After Hacker Leak Reveals Massive GTA Online Revenue
Take-Two's stock rose significantly after a hacker leak intended to harm the company inadvertently revealed impressive GTA Online revenues to investors.
Hackers Threaten Rockstar with GTA VI Data Leak Demanding Massive Ransom
A hacker group claims to have breached Rockstar Games and is threatening to leak crucial GTA VI and internal company data unless a massive ransom is paid.
Tokyogurl and Cheerio Sentenced to Six Months for SEA Games ROV Cheating Scandal, Reduced by Half
Thai esports player Tokyogurl and Cheerio received reduced three-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to cheating during the SEA Games Arena of Valor tournament.
HoYoverse Cracks Down on Over 300 Genshin and Star Rail Leakers, Winning Over $5 Million in Damages
HoYoverse reported major legal victories against over 300 Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail leakers, securing more than $5 million in compensation.