CD Projekt uses DMCA recalls to slow down the spread of stolen code

CD Projekt seems to have a problem with punks trying to share its cyber data. The company had a game code stolen and reportedly sold as part of a hack earlier this month, and the company is doing everything in its power to prevent the code from games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 to spread online. One strategy it uses is to send DMCA notices to those who try to share the code online.

According to Vice, on Thursday, February 18, two different Twitter users were informed of a DMCA code-share takedown for the Gwent card game. At least one of the tweets in question contained a link to the game’s source code.

Hackers left a ransom note after committing the attack on CD Projekt, but the company said it was not going to give in to those demands when it initially shared the news, knowing the data could be released. if she didn’t agree.

The memo itself states that the source code for four different projects was stolen, including the aforementioned three games as well as an unreleased version of The Witcher 3. Other administrative data was also stolen. Many were quick to joke about how the hacking interface in Cyberpunk 2077 made all of this possible.

CD Projekt Red continues to work on updates to improve Cyberpunk 2077, as its public image took a huge hit in December when the game was released in borderline condition. The game was even withdrawn from sale on the PlayStation Store, and refund programs have been adopted for unhappy customers. True next-gen releases are planned for later this year, and a multiplayer experience is also on the way.