Rockstar Games: Rockstar Games says data breach was with a third party that and has no impact on company or players

Rockstar Games Denies Major Breach Ahead of *GTA VI* Launch

Rockstar Games has dismissed reports of a significant cyberattack targeting the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, set for November 19. Earlier claims suggested hackers had breached the company’s systems and demanded a ransom to prevent the leak of sensitive data.

In a statement, Rockstar confirmed that a data breach did occur but it involved a third-party vendor, not its internal systems. The company emphasized that the incident has had no impact on its operations or players. No further details about the affected vendor or the nature of the exposed data were disclosed.

The rumors surfaced amid heightened anticipation for GTA VI, one of the most highly anticipated games in history. While the breach appears contained, the incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity risks in the gaming industry, particularly for high-profile releases. Rockstar has not indicated whether law enforcement is investigating the matter.

Source: https://gamesbeat.com/rockstar-games-says-data-breach-was-with-a-third-party-that-and-has-no-impact-on-company-or-players/

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