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Ransomware Attack Reportedly Hits Elden Ring Publisher Bandai Namco

We've received news about a reported ransomware Attack on the Elden Ring Publisher Bandai Namco, and here's what you need to know.
By Shane Moosa | 
First Published July 13, 2022, 05:40
Ransomware Attack Reportedly Hits Elden Ring Publisher Bandai Namco

It's just been reported that the publisher of the popular Elden Ring, Bandai Namco, has been hit with a ransomware attack by the group known as ALPHV. But what does this mean for the publisher and the supporters that have personal information stored with the company? 

Well were here to answer those questions and more as we delve into the details of the supposed attack and what the stand Bandai Namco has taken in light of this news. 

Ransomware attack on Bandai Namco

The news of this alleged attack was brought to light by vx-underground, a well-known underground malware source code collection platform. They state that the ALPHV ransomware group, also known as the BlackCat ransomware group has claimed to have ransomed Bandai Namco. 

For those who aren't aware, a ransomware attack is an illegal activity in which one party gains unauthorized access to another party's data. The means of this access can vary from clicking on untrusted links to a person physically copying over the ransomware program to the target's machine. 

This allows the attacker to encrypt the target's data and hold it to "ransom", forcing the target to give the attacking party what they want to return to the folders, such as money, information, and more. The data taken from Bandai Namco in this case could be anything from employee details, source code, and even information about upcoming games, etc. 

Ransomware Attack Reportedly Hit's Elden Ring Publisher Bandai Namco WE hope to hear from the Elden Ring publisher soon
Bandai Namco have yet to respond to this news but we are hopeful these concerns are laid to rest soon. (Picture: Bandai Namco)

While Bandai Namco has not made any official announcements about this development just yet, we are certain that if the attack was successful, will be hearing more about it sooner than later. Since Bandai is responsible for bringing the recent titles such as Elden Ring, and in recent years the Souls series of games, Pac-Man, Tekken, and many more, they will get to the bottom of this issue and notify fans and users that there's nothing to worry about. 

This all brings to light that no company is invulnerable to these kinds of attacks, with EA themselves having FIFA source codes stolen in a massive attack last year. And other big companies such as Capcom and CD Projekt Red being the target of massive leaks of project details for years to come. 

As mentioned previously, Bandai Namco has yet to make an official statement, but we will be sure to keep you all updated as soon as more information comes to light about the reported ransomware attack. And as a cautionary tale, we should all be sure to stay safe online and avoid any dodgy links and emails. 

For more on the latest news like this, head to our section dedicated to the latest video game news, guides, tips, and more. 

 

Featured image courtesy of Bandai Namco.

Shane Moosa

Written by Shane Moosa

Shane started his career as a freelance writer for Gamezo while working full-time as a software developer. You can often find Shane trying his hand at no-hit runs of Souls Games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 (and being quite unsuccessful). To relax, Shane will often boot up sessions of Overwatch 2 or Hunt: Showdown, but his interests are spread across various games, from AAA titles (He loved the Dead Space Remake and RE4 Remake) to indies such as Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Hades. Shane is always willing to try new games though, so feel free to drop him an email with what you think he should check out next.