A ransomware gang believed to operate out of Russia says it hacked ROBLOX, one of the largest gaming platforms.
The gang, which calls itself Grief, published a handful of what appear to be the ROBLOX files on a so-called dark web site. The files, reviewed by The Associated Press, relate to grants the ROBLOX has awarded. Ransomware gangs often post a victim’s files publicly in hopes of spurring them to pay out a ransom.
The ROBLOX did not immediately return a request for comment. But a person with direct knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity said the ROBLOX has had problems with its email system this week — a potential sign of a ransomware attack.