Rockstar Games Possibly Victim of a Massive Data Leak!

Pietro Melillo : 16 July 2024 08:18

Recently, an alleged data leak has involved Rockstar Games, one of the world’s largest video game producers, famous for titles like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. According to a user on a hacking forum, personal data of Rockstar Games staff members have been compromised. This article provides a detailed analysis of the available information and the implications of this breach.

Data Leak Details

Source and Content of the Leak

The leak was reported by a user with the nickname “IsIsakaisIs” on BreachForums, a well-known hacking forum. The user claimed to have obtained 1001 lines of data belonging to Rockstar Games staff. The compromised information includes:

ID
First Name
Last Name
Emails
Links
Location
Version
Notes
Usernames
Phone Numbers
Gender
Source
State
City
Address
Passwords
City Search
Address Search
Date of Birth
Country
Continent
Latitude and Longitude
Accuracy Radius
ASN Org
ASN
IPs
Domain
Zip Code
VRN

Data Access

The data has been made available for download on the forum, but to access the full content, it is necessary to unlock the view by paying 8 credits within the forum.

Authenticity of the Breach

Lack of Official Confirmation

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As of the writing of this article, Rockstar Games has not released any official press statement regarding this security incident. Therefore, it is not possible to precisely confirm the authenticity of the breach. The lack of official confirmation implies that this information should be treated as an intelligence source rather than confirmed facts.

Risk Analysis

If the data proves to be authentic, the breach could have serious repercussions for Rockstar Games employees, including risks of phishing, identity theft, and other forms of cyberattacks. Detailed personal information, such as addresses, phone numbers, and location data, increases the risk of malicious use.

Conclusion

This alleged data leak represents a potential severe security breach for Rockstar Games and its employees. The lack of an official confirmation from the organization leaves many questions unanswered. It is crucial for Rockstar Games to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the extent and authenticity of the leak and to take immediate measures to protect its staff’s data. In the meantime, employees should be cautious about possible phishing attempts and related threats.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

As is our custom, we always leave room for a statement from the company should they wish to provide us with updates on the matter. We would be happy to publish such information with a specific article highlighting the issue. RHC will monitor the development of the situation in order to publish further news on the blog should substantial updates arise. If there are people informed about the facts who would like to provide information anonymously, they can use the encrypted whistleblower email.

Pietro Melillo
Head of the Dark Lab group. A Computer Engineer specialised in Cyber Security with a deep passion for Hacking and technology, currently CISO of WURTH Italia, he was responsible for Cyber Threat Intelligence & Dark Web analysis services at IBM, carries out research and teaching activities on Cyber Threat Intelligence topics at the University of Sannio, as a Ph.D, author of scientific papers and development of tools to support cybersecurity activities. Leads the CTI Team "RHC DarkLab"

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