The source code for the massively popular game League of Legends is apparently being held hostage by hackers. In exchange for not leaking the source code, the hackers are asking for a ransom worth millions. So here are all the details.

The hackers that have managed to steal the source code for the successful MOBA title are asking Riot Gamers for a sum of 10 million US Dollars. According to a new report, the hackers had sent a random email to the Riot Games which read, “Dear Riot Games, We have obtained your valuable data, including the precious anti-cheat source code and the entire game code for League of Legends and its tools, as well as Packman, your usermode anti cheat. We understand the significance of these artifacts and the impact their release to the public would have on your major titles, Valorant and League of Legends. In light of this, we are making a small request for an exchange of $10,000,000.”

League of Legends

For evidence, the hackers also sent the studio two large PDFs that showed that they had managed to gain access to Packman and the League of Legends source codes. The hackers also claimed that once the ransom is paid, they will erase the code from their servers and “provide insight into how the breach occurred and offer advice on preventing future breaches”. The ransom note further added that “We do not wish to harm your reputation or cause public disturbance. Our sole motivation is financial gain”.

The message also revealed that the ransom is due in 12 hours and that “failure to do so will result in the hack being made public and the extent of the breach being known to more individuals.” While Riot Games did confirm that the League of Legends source code was stolen, it has refused to comment any details regarding its plans. Although, the company did share in a tweet that they would not be paying the 10 million US Dollar sum to the hacker.

RELATED:

(Via)

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR