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GTA V Cheat Service Hacked, User Data Exposed
1 Jun
Summary
- Nearly 64,000 accounts compromised in Atlas Menu hack.
- Stolen data includes emails, usernames, and IP addresses.
- Hacker claimed revenge against a scammer for the breach.
A popular cheat service for Grand Theft Auto V, known as Atlas Menu, has reportedly been hacked, exposing the personal data of thousands of users. Data breach notification website Have I Been Pwned confirmed the incident, revealing that nearly 64,000 accounts were affected by the breach.
The compromised data includes sensitive user information such as email addresses, usernames, scrambled passwords, IP addresses, and support tickets. This breach occurred despite Atlas Menu's claims of offering "secure authentication and enhanced privacy through our advanced encryption techniques."
The hacker responsible for the breach allegedly posted the stolen data on GitHub, with their stated motivation appearing to be revenge against a scammer. The owners of Atlas Menu could not be reached for comment regarding the incident.
This event highlights the risks associated with using game cheating services, which have become a lucrative business. Atlas Menu, which offered in-game advantages like "invisibility" and enhanced player abilities, is not the first such service to face a security compromise, with similar incidents reported for other popular games.
