Yesterday VICE broke the story of unknown hackers breaking into EA’s server and stealing tons of source code.
According to the post from hackers on a deep web webpage they’ve managed to steal source code for the Frostbite engine, FIFA 21, FIFA 22 and other EA frameworks and software development tools. In total there is now 780GB of stolen EA data put up for sale by hackers.
In those forum posts the hackers said they have taken the source code for FIFA 21, as well as code for its matchmaking server. The hackers also said they have obtained source code and tools for the Frostbite engine, which powers a number of EA games including Battlefield. Other stolen information includes proprietary EA frameworks and software development kits (SDKs), bundles of code that can make game development more streamlined. In all, the hackers say they have 780gb of data, and are advertising it for sale in various underground hacking forum posts
So far we know that only FIFA and games powered by Frostbite had been affected by this data breach. EA released a statement about this breach and underlined that none of the customers’ personal data and information have been affected nor exposed during this breach.
We are investigating a recent incident of intrusion into our network where a limited amount of game source code and related tools were stolen. No player data was accessed, and we have no reason to believe there is any risk to player privacy. Following the incident, we’ve already made security improvements and do not expect an impact on our games or our business. We are actively working with law enforcement officials and other experts as part of this ongoing criminal investigation.
Source: Vice / Motherboard
Nice.
Maybe now pirated The Sims 4 can have its own gallery or also toods for modders to add animations and gameplay than only possible with new packs
Hackers are not very willing to make things better, they hack, steal data to obtain money in exchange for that data. People that make mods and cc packets are not going to have much use for stolen data plus they would be totally deranged to even pay for the stolen data to integrate with their mods. That said, if you have a pirated version of the Sims 4 you should go and shame yourself. Game developers work hard and long to bring us the magic of their games and people that use ripped versions or pirated versions clearly think the world is living from oxygene only and do not need to pay bills. Egocentric, that is what that is.
You sound very privileged if you think everyone from all countries can afford to buy broken TS4 with all expansions. Some people would have to choose between rent, food and this game. If anyone should be shamed, it’s EA for taking more and more money for less and worse content and for patenting things that should never be patented. Downloading games for free doesn’t take anything from devs and many people with pirated versions wouldn’t have money to buy them anyway. And don’t worry, EA has plenty money, it’s the worst company of this type and knows how to scam players. People who buy Sims games nowadays support this abusive behaviour and if they like being kicked on their heads that’s ok, but also a bit sad. You’re worth more than that.
The hacker(s) didn’t come to help anyone but themselves. Don’t be surprised if they’ve hacked into player’s accounts or sold their information which has been done before to sims players. Or rather, they will come for that next. Modders are able to create their own animations and most don’t resort to stealing things from other sims players or non sims players – those who aren’t pirating. Unless EA is running a trafficking ring they’re not evil enough to praise the hackers or jeopardize the information. Majority of hackers (a handful help bring criminals or find missing people) are just notoriously selfish and it’s all about making profit (because that beats actually working for the money like most people do everyday) if occasionally someone else benefits that was an oversight. Also, if it was a player who did this then that’s just even more pathetic. Imagine someone going to jail because they’re butthurt over EA,