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Epic Games Under Siege: The Saga of Hackers and Ransomware

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Epic Games faces a potential ransomware nightmare with hackers claiming data theft. Get the scoop on what's happening!

Epic Games finds itself in hot water as hackers from the Mogilvich group threaten a ransomware attack, urging users to change passwords and enable 2FA. The validity of the hack remains unconfirmed, sparking fear among gamers. The group claims to have stolen a massive 189GB of data, including emails, passwords, payment information, and even source code. Despite the allegations, Epic Games staunchly denies any evidence of a cyberattack or data breach by the group.

Reports of a new ransomware gang taking responsibility for the alleged breach add fuel to the fire, with Epic Games asserting there is 'zero evidence' linking them to the theft. Speculation runs rampant as the studio faces accusations of being targeted by the Mogilvich gang. The battle against fake ransomware claims intensifies as Epic Games proclaims their innocence, challenging the credibility of the alleged cyberattack.

In the midst of the chaos, Epic Games stands firm, refuting any association with the ransomware group. Despite the tension, the Fortnite developer remains resilient in the face of cybersecurity threats. As the gaming community watches the drama unfold, Epic Games' reputation hangs in the balance, underscoring the importance of robust security measures in the gaming industry.

Ending on a surprising note, the saga of the alleged Epic Games hack showcases the high stakes of cybersecurity in the gaming world. While the battle continues between hackers and game developers, the narrative emphasizes the essential role of vigilance and swift action in safeguarding sensitive user data. As the dust settles, the gaming community eagerly awaits the resolution of this riveting cyber showdown.

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Epic Games hack โ€“ Potential nightmare for gamers: What you need ... (ReadWrite)

Epic Games faces ransomware threat from Mogilvich group. Users advised to change passwords, enable 2FA. Hack's validity still unconfirmed.

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Ransomware group claims Epic Games hack (Eurogamer.net)

UPDATE 1.20pm UK: Epic Games has moved quickly to calm fears of a potential ransomware attack, after a group claimed toโ€ฆ

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Hackers Reportedly Steal 189GB Of Epic Games Data (TheGamer)

Mogilevich claims that it has stolen "emails, passwords, full names, payment information, source code," and more.

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Epic Games: "Zero evidence" we were hacked by Mogilevich gang (BleepingComputer)

Epic Games said they found zero evidence of a cyberattack or data theft after the Mogilevich extortion group claimed to have breached the company's servers.

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New Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility for Alleged Epic ... (ExtremeTech)

Epic Games says there is 'zero evidence right now' that Mogilevich is behind the supposed 189GB theft.

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[UPD] Hackers allegedly steal nearly 200GB of Epic Games data ... (Game World Observer)

Epic Games has reportedly become the victim of a cyberattack. As a result, the company's internal information was stolen by a hacker group under the name ...

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Epic Games ransomware attack is likely fake as studio says it's ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Epic Games may be under attack from ransomware group Mogilevich although the Fortnite developer hasn't found any evidence "that these claims are legitimate" ...

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Was Epic Games, creator of Fortnite, hacked? Here's what we know (NorthJersey.com)

A hacker claims to have stolen "email, passwords, full name, payment information" from Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.

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Epic Games Responds to Ransomware Attack Claims (Game Rant)

Zero evidence of successful ransomware attack on Epic Games, despite claims made by hacker group Mogilevich. Ransomware attacks are a growing threat to gaming ...

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Alphabet, Epic Games Hit Impasse in Google Play Antitrust Talks ... (BNN)

US District Judge James Donato asked the companies to try to reach a settlement that would resolve Epic's antitrust allegations. But in a filing late Wednesday, ...

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