Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! I’ve got some interesting news to share with you today. It seems that Sony has recently confirmed a couple of server security breaches that have exposed employee data. Now, before you panic, let’s dive into the details.
Sony has been sending out notices to both current and former employees of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), warning them about the breach that took place in May. Approximately 6,800 individuals were affected by this incident, according to reports from Bleeping Computer. But wait, there’s more! Sony also confirmed another breach that occurred in September.
A group of ransomware enthusiasts, who go by the name Cl0p, claimed responsibility for breaking into one of Sony’s servers back in June. How did they manage to do it? Well, it turns out they exploited a vulnerability in the file-sending platform called MOVEit Transfer, which SIE was using at the time.
Now, here’s an interesting twist. Progress Software, the creator of MOVEit Transfer (yes, the very same platform that got hacked), actually informed its clients, including Sony, about a vulnerability on May 31st. But unfortunately, SIE only discovered the breach three days prior on May 28th. Talk about bad timing!
The compromised server contained personally identifiable information of employees based in the US. To make things right, Sony is providing credit monitoring services to those affected and has assured us that the vulnerability has been fixed.
But that’s not all! Sony recently launched an investigation into a second breach where hackers managed to get their hands on a whopping 3.14GB of data. This server, located in Japan, was used for internal testing purposes in Sony’s Entertainment, Technology, and Services business.
Don’t worry too much, though. Sony has already taken down the server and is actively investigating the incident. The hackers responsible for this breach leaked various files, including data from the SonarQube platform, certificates, a license generator, and even something called Creators’ Cloud. Despite this breach, Sony assures us that its operations have not been negatively impacted.
So there you have it, folks. Sony has been dealing with some security breaches, but they’re on top of it. Remember to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for any suspicious activity in your own tech world. Until next time!
