Rockstar Games suffers second data breach in three years

Rockstar Games, the developer behind the Grand Theft Auto series, has experienced a second data breach within three years.

The incident was reported on April 13, 2026, after a group of hackers known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility.

The hackers accessed Rockstar's servers through a third-party cloud provider.

According to Rockstar, only a limited amount of non-material company information was accessed during the breach.

No impact on the company's operations or players has been reported.

However, the hackers have threatened to publish the stolen data online after their ransom demands were not met.

This breach is significant as it highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by major gaming companies.

It follows a previous attack in 2023 when an 18-year-old hacker stole data, source code, and video clips related to the highly anticipated GTA 6 game.

ShinyHunters, the group behind the latest breach, is known for data theft and extortion, having previously targeted other companies.

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