In the age in which we live, one of the most important assets is information. AMD You know it quite well, and that is that the company responsible for the heart of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X has been the victim of a very important data theft. The company has been the victim of a hack by someone who claims stealing important information about your current and future GPUs, data among which can be found several of vital importance in relation to the next-gen.
The information was revealed recently, knowing that the hacker asks for 100 million dollars as ransom for the data and threatening to publish all the information it has to filter the manufacturer's projects and plans. For his part, AMD has spoken in your official website to clarify the situation publicly. They ensure that «In December 2019, someone contacted us claiming to have test files related to a group of current and future graphics products, some of which have been published recently, but have already been removed from the network ». They clarify that the robbery is true, far from being a rumor, and also that they are already taking action.
They are aware that the thief has more information than that published, and that raises doubts about possible leaks of PS5 or Xbox Series X, consoles that use the company's GPUs as we already know. However, they consider that "Stolen graphics IPs are not key to the competitiveness or security of our products"However, they are not entirely sure if more information about other manufacturer licenses has been stolen.
Twitching motion for a firm that is gaining much prominence in the video game industry due to its presence in the new generation. Microsoft and Sony have opted for this brand to give strength to their new consoles, which we will be able to see in action in homes at the end of the year. For now, AMD has gotten down to business and is working closely with the law to hunt down the hacker.
Does this mean more leaks from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X?
Sony and Microsoft have already revealed the full PS5 specs and XSX features, though details remain to be released. Users already know data like the TFLOPS of both, although those who know the meaning of TFLOPS know that it is not crucial to determine performance. With the information that this hacker may possess, More details on both platforms may come to light if AMD doesn't take action immediately.
You may also be able reveal other projects the company is working on with its GPUs, something critical for its future, especially in the eyes of the competition. And is that both NVIDIA and Intel, which wants to launch into the same market with its own range of graphics cards, could take advantage of these leaks if they were to come true.
