Cyberattacks continue to plague the industry. Now, Red Barrels, the studio behind Outlast, has unfortunately become a target with significant consequences. In a recent statement, the company confirmed that its computer systems were compromised, resulting in data theft.
According to reports, the attacker stole the source code of their games and 1.8 TB of data. Red Barrels responded immediately and took action, but could not prevent the damage. The company has initiated an investigation to determine the extent of the breach, and the news is not good.
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Red Barrels Faces Major Hack—What’s Next for the Outlast Studio?
Red Barrels explained that its systems were compromised, giving an unauthorized individual access to their data. In response to the attack, the company implemented additional security measures and collaborated with a team of cybersecurity experts for the investigation. They also notified their employees and authorities to help track down the culprits.
The studio clarified that the attack did not jeopardize the safety of its players. Additionally, they affirmed that they will provide full support to their employees if needed. Unfortunately, the hack will lead to various delays in the studio's production timeline.
“The impact on our production schedule has been significant. We will do everything possible to follow our roadmap, but unfortunately, some things will have to be delayed. We will share a more detailed update as soon as we can,” the company stated.
Lastly, they assured that they will continue working to ensure the safety of their employees, players, and partners. Currently, it remains unclear which of their projects were impacted by the attack.
What Information Was Stolen from Red Barrels?
The company has not provided precise details about how the hack occurred or the specific information that was stolen. However, an anonymous source revealed to MP1st that the attack was allegedly carried out by a group called Nitrogen, which is demanding an undisclosed amount to keep all stolen information private.
Additionally, it has been reported that the attackers stole a total of 1.8 TB of data, including the complete source code for the first two Outlast games, human resources documents, credit card information, and more. As of now, no further details have emerged.
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