Sony investigates claims of cyberattack, data leak on dark web

Sony investigates claims of cyberattack, data leak on dark web
Sony is investigating claims on the darkish net that it has been hacked.

The tech and music large is trying into allegations that its information is on the market after it refused to pay a ransom.

It’s unclear what information the hackers declare to have and what arms of the business it might have an effect on.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) offices in Silicon Valley; SIE Inc, part of Sony Corporation, handles the  hardware and software development of the Playstation
Sony is investigating claims it has been hacked. (Getty)

Ransomware group Ransomed.vc claimed in a darkish net publish that it had compromised “all of Sony systems”.

“We won’t ransom them! We will sell the data due to Sony not wanting to pay,” the publish mentioned.

The publish confirmed a “post date” of September 28 however did not listing a worth for the alleged hacked information.

It is unclear how lengthy the publish has been on the darkish net.

Ransomed.vc mentioned it provides a “secure solution for addressing data security vulnerabilities within companies”.

“As penetration testers, we seek compensation for our professional services.”

The alleged hacker additionally mentioned within the publish that its operations are carried out in “strict compliance with General Data Protection Regulation and Data Privacy Laws”.

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The particulars had been posted on the darkish net. (9News)

Artists contracted to Sony embody Beyonce, Adele, Bob Dylan and Calvin Harris.

Sony additionally has its know-how arm producing gaming gadgets just like the Playstation, cameras, headphones and extra.

Sony has mentioned it may well’t remark additional at this stage.

Source: www.9news.com.au