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[deleted] t1_j5szbov wrote

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Apollorx t1_j5t7eey wrote

Yeah I think the value here is for cheat developers. They sell tools to players and source code access is pretty significant.

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DanAlucard t1_j5taqct wrote

Still, paying the ransom does not secure the code.

Once it is out, it's game over.

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Apollorx t1_j5ucu3z wrote

It's true, but if the Hacker group plans to ransom in the future, they won't release it. Basically it's game theory.

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DanAlucard t1_j5udixr wrote

Not publicly, but they can still sell it to cheat engine developers without anybody knowing.

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Apollorx t1_j5ue8xo wrote

That's risky. People talk/leak.

$10m is a lot of recurring revenue to lose

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crankyrhino t1_j5um1ty wrote

I'd love it reversed just to see if the CCP put any secret sauce in there.

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