Epic Games data breach allegedly exposes 189 GB of customer data, source code — company denies claims

Epic Games is no stranger to data breaches and security mishaps, with previous incidents at Fortnite having leaked customer data on the dark web to the tune of millions of player accounts.

Now, according to a post on social media site X by ThreatMon, a ransomware group known as Mogilevich claims to have gained access to Epic Games's servers, stealing 198 GB of data in the process. Purportedly, the hack granted the group access to emails, passwords, full names, payment information, and game source code.

There are some doubts about the legitimacy of these claims, though, and Epic Games doesn't seem too concerned by the news, either.

‘We are investigating but there is currently zero evidence that these claims are legitimate. Mogilievich has not contacted Epic or provided any proof of the veracity of these allegations. When we saw these allegations, which were a screenshot of a darkweb webpage in a Tweet from a third party, we began investigating within minutes and reached out to Mogilevich for proof. Mogilevich has not responded. The closest thing we have seen to a response is this Tweet, where they allegedly ask for $15k and ‘proof of funds’ to hand over the purported data.’ – Epic Games (via Esports.net)

It's unclear at the time of writing whether the breach actually occurred or if the ransomware group is making empty threats, but Mogilevich seems to be demanding $15,000 from Epic Games in exchange for the security of the data.

At any rate, true or not, it might be time for gamers to change their Epic Games login details and perhaps even think about getting a new credit card if any were saved to their Epic Games profile.

Buy CyberPunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for PlayStation 5 on Amazon, or take your gaming on the go with a Lenovo Legion Go for $649.99 from Best Buy.