Take-Two says hacker accessed unit 2K Games help desk

Sept 21 (Reuters) – Take-Two Interactive Software Inc said on Wednesday that a hacker gained access to its unit 2K Games’ help desk platform and sent a malicious link to certain customers.

The company requested users not to open any mail or click on any link received from 2K Games Support Accounts and to reset the password if they have already clicked on the link.

Tech-Two said 2K Games’ support portal will remain offline while it works to resolve the issue.

“We will issue a notice when you can resume interacting with the official 2K Help Desk email,” it added.

Earlier on Monday, Take-Two confirmed that a hacker had leaked early footage of its best-selling videogame Grand Theft Auto VI. Read more

Take-Two did not immediately respond to a request from Reuters to clarify whether the two incidents were related.

Reporting by Tyashi Dutta in Bengaluru; Edited by Shaunak Dasgupta

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