Has Sony been hacked?

An investigation into an alleged cyber attack on Sony

An investigation has been launched by Sony after a Russian cybercrime group claims to have hacked into the Japanese firm's systems. The group, known as Ransomed.vc, alleges that it has compromised "all of Sony systems". Sony has confirmed that it is currently investigating the claims.

Details of the alleged hack

Ransomed.vc claims to have obtained around 6,000 compromised files from Sony's systems. All the stolen data is reported to be in Japanese. The group declared their success in hacking Sony's systems and announced that they will sell the data, as Sony has refused to pay any ransom. However, the group has not stated a price for the stolen data.

Expert opinions

Cyber Security Connect experts have analyzed the information provided by Ransomed.vc and have deemed it to be "not particularly compelling". The evidence presented by the group includes an internal log-in page and an internal PowerPoint presentation. The experts have not confirmed the authenticity of these materials.

What has Sony said about the alleged hack?

Sony has released a statement stating that it is currently investigating the situation and has no further comment at this time. It is too early to determine the veracity of the claims.

Past security breaches

If the claims are true, it wouldn't be the first time that Sony has been targeted by hackers. In 2011, the company suffered a major hack that exposed the data of approximately 77 million PlayStation Network users. The incident resulted in the network being taken offline for nearly a month until the issue was resolved.