Watch Dogs: Legion’s Source Code Could Get Leaked Online

[Peter_Brosdahl]

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Watch Dogs: Legion is releasing soon but some unsettling events have occurred. ZDNet has reported how Ubisoft has become one of the latest victims to have its files stolen by a ransomware gang. This theft may actually include the source code for the upcoming game.



A group called Egregor has posted data online indicating it has obtained files from Ubisoft’s internal networks. Earlier this week, it posted on its site that it was in possession of the files. However, it is reported there is only 20 MB of data. Ubisoft has also had advanced notice that multiple employees have fallen prey to phishing scams.



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[Grimlakin]

20mb of files. I mean sure its "risky" but even in the article it says the files aren't encrypted. Did you mean are not decrypted?

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

20mb of files. I mean sure its "risky" but even in the article it says the files aren't encrypted. Did you mean are not decrypted?

Nope. Usually when things like this get stolen they encrypt on the source network/servers to prevent the owners from accessing. This time around they simply snagged copies of 'em and are threatening to go public with them.