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.
What should Insomniac Games employees do in the wake of the cyberattack and identity theft fears?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.
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Really rough situation at Insomniac—it's a stark reminder of how cyber security is crucial in the gaming industry, not just for the IP but for the people behind the scenes. Here's hoping they can power through both the breach and any internal restructuring with minimal damage to the team and future projects.
The situation at Insomniac Games highlights a real risk in the industry, where the theft of personal information can have cascading effects beyond IP leaks. It's a sobering reminder for all studios to bolster their cybersecurity measures and for employees to proactively protect their personal data, especially in an era where digital threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
It's a rough patch for Insomniac Games; handling a cyberattack is no game, and it definitely hits different when it's your own team on the line. Much respect for their proactive stance in providing security aid to their employees, but man, what a wake-up call for industry-wide cybersecurity measures.