Sony Systems Hacked by Ransomware Group Threatening to Sell or Leak 6,000 Files

Sony has allegedly been hacked by a ransomware group called Ransomed.vc, who claims to have compromised all Sony systems.
The hackers posted screenshots as proof, showing internal Sony files and documents. The leak includes around 6,000 files.
It's unclear if PlayStation systems are impacted, but the 2011 PlayStation Network hack shows Sony gaming systems are vulnerable.
The hackers plan to sell the data rather than ransom it back to Sony. They may release it publicly on September 28 if no buyer emerges.
Ransomed.vc's strategy involves catching companies violating data privacy laws and threatening to report them unless paid off. Fines for violations are often higher than hacker payoffs.

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