Fortnite players' payment details at risk in major hack

Ransomware group claims massive data theft from Epic Games

A RANSOMWARE group has announced that they have stolen nearly 200GB of data from the creators of Fortnite, Epic Games. The group, known as The Mogelivich gang, made this bold claim on a darknet leak site, detailing the sensitive information they were able to obtain.

Fortnite players with saved payment details vulnerable

Reportedly, the stolen data includes email addresses, passwords, full names, payment information, source code, and various other details. Players who have saved their payment information on the platform could potentially be at risk if the claims are true.

Alleged attack on Epic Games servers

The group asserts that they conducted an overnight attack on Epic Games servers, but unlike other ransomware incidents, they have not provided evidence to support their claims. Epic Games has not yet responded to these allegations or taken any visible action in response.

Data up for sale with looming deadline

Mogelivich has expressed intentions to sell the stolen data, with a deadline set for potential buyers to make offers by Monday, March 4, 2024. The group has not disclosed a specific price, stating their readiness to sell to anyone who meets their financial demands.

Possible risk to Fortnite and Epic Games Store users

If the claims hold true, users of Fortnite and the Epic Games Store could face potential threats to their personal and financial information. However, as of now, there is no concrete evidence to confirm the occurrence of the alleged hack.

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