Mogilevich hacking group claims attack on Epic Games, claim is denied by Epic

Mogilevich ransomware gang claims to have executed a cyberattack on Epic Games servers, resulting in the theft of approximately 189 gigabytes of data. This data purportedly includes sensitive information such as:

• source code,
• email addresses,
• passwords,
• full names,
• payment information.

The ransomware gang has given Epic Games a deadline until March 4th to purchase the stolen data, implying that failure to do so might lead to the data being leaked or sold.

Epic Games has publicly denied these allegations, emphasizing that there is currently no evidence to support the claims of a breach. The company has initiated an investigation but has yet to encounter any concrete proof, such as direct communication from Mogilevich or tangible evidence of the hack. According to Epic Games, their initial response involved seeking proof from the Mogilevich gang, which has not responded. The only interaction cited by Epic Games is a tweet from the ransomware group asking for $15,000 and proof of funds for the data exchange.

This incident has raised concerns among Epic Games users, prompting recommendations for heightened security measures such as password changes and the activation of two-factor authentication. The situation remains under investigation, with Epic Games maintaining a stance of skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the hack.