Insomniac staff fear identity theft scare

Insomniac Games, known for developing hits for PlayStation, has suffered a significant cyberattack leading to fears of identity theft among its employees, who are now monitoring their bank accounts and freezing credit cards as personal details are believed to be on the dark web. Insomniac has provided affected employees access to IDWatchdog to alert them to any instances of identity fraud. A leaked presentation alluded to potential layoffs that Insomniac's Ted Price is reportedly trying to prevent, hinting at a reduction of 50 to 75 employees within the studio and the complete closure of another Sony-owned studio. The staff were supposed to discuss this during a meeting, but it has been postponed to after the holiday season. Insomniac released a statement expressing their sadness and anger over the attack and the emotional toll on their developers, thanking the public for their support and stating that they are focusing internally to support each other during this challenging time.

Insomniac Games employees should remain vigilant by monitoring bank statements, freezing credit cards if necessary, and reporting any suspicious activities to their banks or authorities. They should use the services of IDWatchdog, provided by Insomniac, to receive alerts on potential identity fraud. It is also crucial for them to follow any additional guidelines given by the company to ensure their personal information is secured as much as possible.