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Capcom confirms data breach affecting 11.7 million accounts
BleepingComputer • • technology
Key Points:
- Capcom confirmed a data breach of its CAPCOM ID membership service, exposing over 11.7 million customer email addresses and related information such as account creation dates, login timestamps, and IP addresses.
- A small subset of accounts had additional personal details exposed, including dates of birth, gender, nicknames, and countries, while hackers attempted to lock out 196 users by changing their passwords, which Capcom reset promptly.
- The company stated that passwords for most users and credit card information were not compromised, and its online services remain operational without disruption.
- Capcom detected unauthorized access on October 19, reported the breach to authorities by October 21, and has since implemented security measures, though details of the initial intrusion remain undisclosed.
- The company will notify affected customers in stages and advises vigilance against phishing attempts, providing region-specific support channels for inquiries.
