Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Rockstar Confirms Cyberattack Tied to Vendor Tool as ShinyHunters Set Tuesday Ransom Deadline

The standoff spotlights the risk of vendor access into cloud data platforms.

Overview

  • ShinyHunters claimed they reached Rockstar’s Snowflake data through the Anodot monitoring tool, with a Tuesday deadline to pay or face a leak.
  • Rockstar said only a limited set of non‑sensitive company files was accessed and reported no impact on players or their accounts.
  • Anodot, which tracks cloud costs and plugs into Snowflake, took its data collectors offline after unusual activity earlier this month.
  • The group has not posted the alleged haul or named a ransom amount, and it remains unclear whether Rockstar has engaged with them.
  • The breach follows a 2022 Lapsus$ leak of early GTA 6 footage, adding pressure as the next game targets a November 19, 2026 release.