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Zynga sues 2 former employees over alleged massive data heist

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Dissent

Cyrus Farivar reports:

On Tuesday, Zynga sued two of its former employees. The company claims they stole confidential information and took it to their new employer, rival social gaming startup, Scopely.

Massimo Maietti and Ehud Barlach worked as higher-up employees for the San Francisco-based Zynga until they left in July and September, respectively. Scopely, which makes Dice with Buddies, Wheel of Fortune Free Play, and others, is also named as a co-defendant in the case.

Read more on Ars Technica.

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