After the developer refused ransom claims.
The stolen source code for Cyberpunk 2077, the free playing cards Gwent, and a version of The Witcher 3 that have not yet been released are apparently already being offered at auction after developer CD Projekt refused to claim the ransom from hackers after a violation of its servers. .
Yesterday, CD Project a statement released claims that an “unidentified actor” gained unauthorized access to his internal network over the weekend and collected a variety of data. A note accompanying the attack gave the developer 48 hours to ‘reach an agreement’ regarding source code and documents – related to accounting, administration, legal, HR and investor relations – that were stolen from its servers is, otherwise it would start selling or licking them online.
In turn, CD Project promised that he “will not concede to the claims nor negotiate with the actor, as he is aware that this could eventually lead to the announcement of the date.” It is also said that he is “taking the necessary steps to mitigate the consequences of such a release, especially by approaching any parties that may be affected.”
Cyberpunk 2077 PC game and impressions.
With 48 hours now expired, however, it appears that hackers are ready to make their word right. Tom’s Hardware reports (based on information from vx underground) that source code samples for Gwent have already been leaked online, with full code – along with that of Cyberpunk 2077 and as yet unreleased, possibly next files for The Witcher 3 – to be auctioned later today. The starting bid for the full closet is $ 1,000 USD.
CD Projekt has not yet responded to this latest development, but recommends that former employees take precautions after the leak in a update tweet posted last night. “At this time,” he noted, “we do not have evidence that your personal data has been accessed.”