Polish game developer hit by cyberattack demanding ransom

Hackers demanded cryptocurrency ransom after breaching Polish developer Big Cheese Studio’s systems, sparking concerns over data security in the gaming industry.

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Big Cheese Studio, a game development studio based in Poland, confirmed it suffered a cyberattack early Friday, according to the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The attack occurred around 4:00 GMT, and the company’s website remained offline several hours later. Management stated that security measures were in place, with an official statement expected later in the day.

Reports indicate hackers accessed the studio’s game code systems and employee personal data. The attackers are allegedly demanding 100,000 zlotys (£19,000) in cryptocurrency to prevent the release of stolen information. Users on social media platform X brought attention to the ransom threat, sparking concerns over data privacy and security.

Big Cheese Studio, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, is working to address the breach. The incident underscores growing risks faced by companies in the gaming industry from cyber threats.