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Re:Rockstar Games Hacked, Hackers Threaten a Massive Data Le... by gloxkiqcza on Saturday April 11, 2026 @01:37PM (#47732428)
Many ransomware groups of today operate in the same way a legal tech startup would. It’s a large organization with clear goals, not just some guys fooling around. It’s a funny thought tho.
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Re:Rockstar Games Hacked, Hackers Threaten a Massive Data Le... by specialist on Saturday April 11, 2026 @02:59PM (#47733100)
How do laypersons (noobs) like me learn about this stuff? Like Wired magazine technical level.

I've just started Darknet Diaries podcast. So great.

When I worked on electronic medical records, I assumed it was just a matter of time until we were hacked (too). All the most banal reasons: many vendors, shared passwords, root/admin access, etc.

I imagine things haven't improved much since.

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Re:Rockstar Games Hacked, Hackers Threaten a Massive Data Le... by cyberpunk on Saturday April 11, 2026 @04:01PM (#47733520)
Darknet Drinking Game: a shot every time something is “unbelievable to me”
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Re:Rockstar Games Hacked, Hackers Threaten a Massive Data Le... by robotburrito on Saturday April 11, 2026 @02:09PM (#47732709)
Yeah but large tech companies don’t just operate by breaking laws like this.
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Re:Rockstar Games Hacked, Hackers Threaten a Massive Data Le... by luqtas on Saturday April 11, 2026 @02:14PM (#47732745)
laws that allow big players hurt minorities are any good? Rockstar recently had a strike from their workers by their abuse and layoffs
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Re:Rockstar Games Hacked, Hackers Threaten a Massive Data Le... by potsandpans on Saturday April 11, 2026 @02:52PM (#47733040)
You sure about that?
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Re:Rockstar Games Hacked, Hackers Threaten a Massive Data Le... by EA-3167 on Saturday April 11, 2026 @02:41PM (#47732958)
Sure they do, Uber is probably the most famous in that regard, but plenty break things and pay a fine later.

In fact I’d say that sort of law breaking is downright routine. The key difference is the ability to afford a really good legal and lobbying team.

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