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    Game developer Big Cheese Studio targeted in cyber attack, PAP reports

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 24, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    Image illustrating the cyber attack on Big Cheese Studio, a Polish game developer. The incident has led to a significant drop in shares, highlighting cybersecurity risks in the finance sector.
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    Quick Summary

    Big Cheese Studio was targeted in a cyber attack, with hackers demanding a ransom. The company's shares fell by 7.3% as a result.

    Big Cheese Studio Hit by Cyber Attack, Shares Fall

    GDANSK (Reuters) - Polish game developer Big Cheese Studio was hit by a hacker attack early on Friday, its management confirmed to the Polish Press Agency (PAP).

    The attack happened around 0400 GMT and the company's website was still down as of 1123 GMT. Big Cheese Studio has taken security measures and will make an official statement later on Friday, PAP wrote.

    It also reported, citing users on social media platform X, that the hackers had gained access to the company's game code systems and personal data of its employees, and were threatening to make that data public unless they were paid 100,000 zlotys ($24,887) in crypto currencies.

    Contacted by Reuters, Big Cheese Studio could not be immediately reached for a comment.

    As of 1124 GMT, the company's shares were down 7.3%.

    ($1 = 4.0182 zlotys)

    (Reporting by Julia Kotowska; Editing by Milla Nissi)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Big Cheese Studio suffered a cyber attack early Friday.
    • •Hackers accessed game code and employee data.
    • •A ransom of 100,000 zlotys in crypto was demanded.
    • •The company's website was down for hours.
    • •Shares dropped by 7.3% following the attack.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Game developer Big Cheese Studio targeted in cyber attack, PAP reports

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is the cyber attack on Big Cheese Studio, a Polish game developer, and the subsequent ransom demand.

    2What was the ransom demand?

    Hackers demanded 100,000 zlotys in cryptocurrencies as ransom.

    3How did the attack affect the company?

    The company's shares fell by 7.3% and its website was down for several hours.

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