Electronic Arts Details

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    Electronic Arts

    Redwood City, California • employees • Media & Entertainment

    Industry

    Media & Entertainment

    Security Incidents

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    Electronic Arts Inc. is an American video game company headquartered in Redwood City, California. Founded in May 1982 by former Apple employee Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer game industry and promoted the designers and programmers responsible for its games as "software artists".

    Security Incidents

    Electronic Arts Breach of Jun 2021
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    In June 2021, Electronic Arts (EA) experienced a significant security breach where a group of hackers gained unauthorized access to its network. The threat actors, who were later identified as a group of cybercriminals, managed to steal approximately 780 GB of data, including source code for popular games like FIFA 21 and the Frostbite engine. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in EA's Slack channel, using stolen cookies to impersonate an employee and gain access to the company's internal systems. The breach did not involve any player data, but the stolen source code posed a risk for futu...
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    Severity

    The breach was concerning as hackers managed to infiltrate Electronic Arts' network and steal a limited amount of game source code and related tools in June 2021. This breach could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities in EA's games and systems, posing a risk to the company's intellectual property and operations. The incident highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.

    Impact

    The breach did not compromise player data, but the theft of game source code and tools could have significant implications for Electronic Arts. The stolen information, including source code for games like FIFA 21 and the Frostbite engine, could be exploited by malicious actors to create cheats, impact game development, or potentially lead to security issues in EA's products. EA's response and security enhancements following the breach aimed to mitigate any further risks to their systems and intellectual property.

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