The CD Projekt hack that originally took place in February appears worse than originally thought, the studio announced today.
In an update posted to its official Twitter account, CD Projekt revealed fresh details about the hack that resulted in the theft of the source for Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt says that it believes the stolen data is currently circulating the internet, and that employee personal information may have been compromised as well.
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“We are not able to confirm the exact contents of the data in question, though we believe it may include current/former employees and contractor details in addition to data relates to our games,” CD Projekt wrote in a statement. “Furthermore, we cannot confirm whether or not the data involved may have been manipulated or tampered with following the breach.”
CD Projekt says that it’s working with Polish law enforcement, Interpol, and Europol on the matter. It also reiterated its commitment to protecting the privacy of its employees.
“We are committed and prepared to take action against parties sharing the stolen data,” CD Projekt wrote.
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The CD Projekt hack originally took place in February 2021, with the studio revealing that its internal systems had been compromised and that the hackers had left a random note. The hackers stated their intention to dump the full source code for Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, Gwent, and “the unreleased version of Witcher 3.”
CD Projekt isn’t the only studio to be struggling with hacks. Earlier today, EA confirmed that FIFA 21’s source code had been stolen alongside the code and tools for the Frostbite Engine. We’ll continue to report on this story as new information comes in.
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Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN.