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Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Capcom and Square Enix have recently experienced unauthorized access attacks, with Square Enix confirming that Final Fantasy XIV accounts were accessed using credentials from breaches of other companies, not a direct breach of their own systems.
- Capcom suffered a direct database breach on October 19, exposing system-identifying account information and email addresses of over 11.7 million users, with some cases involving access to sensitive personal data and illegal password changes.
- These incidents are part of a broader surge in AI-powered cybersecurity breaches targeting Japanese companies, prompting the Japanese government to explore measures to combat the increasing number of attacks across various sectors.
- Both companies have taken steps to mitigate the impact, including restricting access to compromised accounts and fixing vulnerabilities, while investigations and police involvement are ongoing.
- Users are advised to avoid password reuse, regularly update passwords, and enable two-factor authentication to enhance security and reduce risks from credential-stuffing attacks.
