Xbox Series X source code STOLEN! Hacker demands $100 million | Know details

Xbox has recently revealed in its official statement on its website that a hacker has stolen source code for graphics processor from m. stolen source codes are interconnected to Xbox Series X games console. This confirmation statement also mentioned that hacker has current and future based invations of company for which company is asked to give a ransom amount. 

Hacker demands $100 million ransom

computer AMD manufacturer released an official statement in which y clearly said that in December company had been contacted by an individual who claimed to have test files related to Xbox's future products. hacker has stolen source code for graphics processor in upcoming Xbox Series X games console and is ransoming m for $100 million. 

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Some of stolen files include codes related to AMD's Arden graphics processor which is designed for Xbox Series X game consoles. It was scheduled to be released in fall of 2020. hacker also acquired source files for AMD's Navi 10 and Navi 21 graphics chips which are for future based invations for PC use.

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hacker spoke to TorrentFreak in an interview and revealed that she originally found files on an unsecured computer in vember of 2019. She also said that such important files were t even protected properly. unprotected source code files were made public on Github but y were taken down with DMCA claims made by Xbox. However, w hacker claims that if her ransom price is t met y will release files for free online. 

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AMD is currently working with law enforcement on a criminal investigation into matter. AMD has t spoken to hacker regarding matter of stolen source codes of Xbox Series X console, as per reports. female hacker continues to threaten organisation about leaking content online for free. 

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