Razer announced that it is investigating a "possible hack" that may have affected its digital currency, Razer Gold.

The hack was first reported on Twitter by Falconfeeds.io, which stated that "users on hacker forums are claiming Razer (http://razer.com)のデータベース、ソースコード、暗号化キーなどを売っていると主張している) has been hacked." While the authenticity of the claim has not been confirmed, it noted that Razer suffered a data breach in 2020, presumably referring to the accidental exposure of over 100,000 accounts in September of that year.

The hacker is asking $100,000 at Monero for the complete package. Monero is a cryptocurrency that promises complete anonymity for its users: while most mainstream cryptocurrencies can be verified and tracked, Monero "uses various technologies to ensure user privacy." Personally, I think being able to track exactly where my digital pseudo-money is going is a good thing, but I can see why extortionists and other criminals would have different priorities.

In any case, in response to the tweet, Razer said it was "aware of the potential breach" and that it is currently investigating.

Razer Gold is a digital wallet and virtual currency, but not a cryptocurrency as far as I know; when you shop with Razer Gold, you also earn Razer Silver, another rewards program currency, which can be redeemed for various Razer products. At this time, it is not clear what exactly can be obtained or how individual users might be affected by this hacker's proposal, assuming it is legitimate.

At last check, Razer has not confirmed whether an information breach has occurred, but appears to be taking the possibility seriously. In a statement sent to PC Gamer, Razer said, "We were alerted to a possible hack affecting Razer Gold on July 9, 2023." Upon learning of the breach, the team immediately conducted a thorough review of all Razer websites and took all necessary steps to ensure the platform was secure."

"Razer is still in the midst of an investigation and remains committed to ensuring the digital safety and security of all its customers. Upon completion of the investigation, Razer will report this matter to the relevant authorities."

For now, this is a moment for due diligence: if you have a Razer account, we recommend that you change your password.