Grand Theft Auto V Cheat Service Hacked, Exposing Thousands of Gamers

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A popular cheat service for Grand Theft Auto V, Atlas Menu, has been hacked, putting the sensitive information of thousands of gamers at risk. According to Have I Been Pwned, a data breach notification website, the breach compromised almost 64,000 accounts, exposing users' email addresses, usernames, scrambled passwords, IP addresses, and support tickets. The irony of the situation is not lost on gamers, as Atlas Menu's website had boasted of its "secure authentication and enhanced privacy through our advanced encryption techniques." However, the site is currently down, and the owners of Atlas Menu could not be reached for comment.

The hack appears to have been carried out by a single individual who claimed responsibility for the breach and posted the allegedly stolen data on GitHub. The hacker's motivation, it seems, was to exact revenge against a scammer. The stolen data includes information on users who had signed up to cheat on the game, highlighting the risks of using such services.

The business of game cheats has evolved into a multi-million dollar industry, with professional gamers seeking an edge over their competitors. Atlas Menu offered a range of cheats, including "invisibility," "super jump," and the ability to fly through the map, as showcased in a video on its website. This is not the first time a cheat service has been hacked.

A few years ago, a popular cheat service for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was reportedly breached, putting user information at risk. The impact of this breach serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of using cheat services. Gamers who may have been affected by the breach are advised to take precautions to protect their online security.

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