Ransomed.vc Claims to Have Hacked Sony's Systems

Sony is currently under investigation after a Russian cybercrime group, known as Ransomed.vc, claimed to have hacked the Japanese company. The group states that they have compromised "all of Sony's systems," and allegedly possess 6,000 compromised files, all in Japanese.

Data for Sale, Sony Refuses to Pay

Ransomed.vc has declared their intention to sell the stolen data after Sony declined to pay a ransom. The criminals have not indicated their asking price but provided contact details and set a "post date" of September 28 as their deadline.

Experts Weigh In on the Alleged Hack

Cyber Security Connect experts have examined the evidence presented by Ransomed.vc and deemed it "not particularly compelling information." The proof includes an internal log-in page and an internal PowerPoint presentation. However, the experts have not fully confirmed the legitimacy of these claims.

Sony Issues Statement Regarding the Situation

Sony has released a statement to IGN acknowledging the investigation but remaining cautious in its assessment of the alleged hack. The company stated, "We are currently investigating the situation, and we have no further comment at this time."

Previous History of Cyberattacks on Sony

If the claims are true, this would not be the first time that Sony has fallen victim to a cyberattack. In 2011, the company experienced a major hack that exposed data belonging to approximately 77 million PlayStation Network users. Sony had to take PSN offline for nearly a month to resolve the issue.

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