ROCKSTAR GAMES CONFIRMS THIRD-PARTY DATA BREACH

ShinyHunters posted a message on its website demanding payment from Rockstar, threatening to leak stolen data if demands are not met. The breach was first reported by cybersecurity outlets Hackread and Cybersec Guru. The hacking group has a track record of targeting major tech companies, including Ticketmaster and other high-profile targets. ShinyHunters has not disclosed details about the scope of data accessed during the infiltration. Rockstar Games' confirmation comes as the company faces increasing scrutiny following the breach. The publisher has not yet provided specifics on what customer or employee information may have been compromised, nor has it released a timeline for investigation completion. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges for cloud-based infrastructure at major gaming and tech companies.