Polish game developer, Big Cheese Studio, fell victim to a significant cyber attack early Friday morning, as reported by the Polish Press Agency (PAP).
The attack, occurring around 0400 GMT, resulted in the company’s website remaining offline as of 1123 GMT. Big Cheese Studio has implemented security measures and promised a formal statement later in the day.
According to PAP, citing social media reports on X (formerly Twitter), the hackers compromised the company’s game code systems and accessed employee personal data.
They are demanding a ransom of 100,000 zlotys ($24,887) in cryptocurrency to prevent the release of this stolen information. Big Cheese Studio cyber attack highlights the growing threat to game developers.
Attempts by Reuters to contact Big Cheese Studio for comment were unsuccessful. By 1124 GMT, the company’s shares experienced a 7.3% decline.
Mitigating Cyber Attacks for Enterprise Businesses
Enterprise businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Effective mitigation requires a multi-layered approach encompassing preventative measures, detection systems, and incident response plans.
Robust Access Control Mechanisms: Implement strong password policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and least privilege access controls to limit unauthorized access.
Comprehensive Network Security: Utilize firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and virtual private networks (VPNs) to protect network perimeters and data in transit.
Effective Data Protection Strategies: Employ data loss prevention (DLP) tools, encryption, and regular data backups to safeguard sensitive information.
Proactive Vulnerability Management: Regularly scan for and patch software vulnerabilities, conduct penetration testing, and implement a vulnerability management program.
Essential Security Awareness Training: Educate employees on phishing, social engineering, and other cyber threats to reduce human error.
Comprehensive Incident Response Planning: Develop and regularly test an incident response plan to effectively handle security breaches.
Advanced Security Monitoring Systems: Implement security information and event management (SIEM) systems and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious activity.
