CyberPunk 2077 creator CD Projekt Red hit by Ransomware, won’t pay the ransom

CyberPunk 2077 creator CD Projekt Red hit by Ransomware, won’t pay the ransom. The company took to Twitter to share the details and at the same time assuring everyone. Ransomware is getting more and more widespread. Companies like CD Projekt red being hit is a point of concern.

The text file screenshot shared by CD Projekt in their tweet shows more details. The file mentions that if the ransom is not paid may result in a lot of repercussions. The hacker threatens to dump all documents, source code, etc. The same may result

CD Projekt has mentioned that they already possess a complete backup of data and do not intend to pay the ransom. I feel The Tweet is a bold move as many companies either deny or keep this a secret. 

A short explanation of Ransomware: 

Ransomware is malicious software that infects your computer and locks your file. The hacker or a group of hackers in return demands money to share your Password.