Sony is "investigating" a report all of its systems have been hacked

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After a report claimed a ransomware group had breached all of Sony's systems, the company is now investigating.

Earlier this week, Cyber Security Connect reported that a ransomware group claimed to have breached Sony's systems. The group, calling itself 'Ransomed.vc,' alleges to have hacked "all of Sony's systems" and claims that Sony refuses to negotiate with them, so it will now be selling the data later this week.

Now, Sony has told IGN in a statement that it's looking into the matter. "We are currently investigating the situation, and we have no further comment at this time" was all the company had to say. Ransomed.vc, meanwhile, is threatening to post all the data from the hack online by September 28 if no buyer is found by then, although it hasn't publicly posted a fee for the data.

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Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.