Exploit: Ransomware
Crytek Games: Game Studio
Risk to Business: 1.612 = Severe
German game developer Crytek has just disclosed that the Egregor ransomware gang breached its network in late 2020 obtaining client information, stealing proprietary data, and encrypting systems. Files related to online FPS hit WarFace, development data on Crytek’s canceled Arena of Fate MOBA game, and documents with information on their network operations. The company downplayed the impact in a letter to potentially impacted individuals.
Risk to Business: 1.669 = Severe
The customer information exposed included players’ first and last name, job title, company name, email, business address, phone number and country. Impacted players have been sent a notification by mail.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Ransomware is the weapon of choice for both run-of-the-mill cybercriminals and nation-state threat actors. Every business needs to be ready for it.
Source: Bleeping Computer