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Nearly 12 Million Capcom ID Accounts Affected in Huge Data Breach
Push Square • • technology
Key Points:
- Capcom requires users to create a 'Capcom ID' for their games, which some players find unnecessary and frustrating, especially since Capcom is a game developer, not a financial institution.
- Users express concern over the security of their personal details, fearing that companies may not adequately protect their information and might exploit it for marketing or even sell it.
- Cross-progression features, which allow players to continue their game progress across different platforms, are cited as a valid reason for account creation by some companies like Ubisoft and CD Projekt Red, but Capcom reportedly lacks these features.
- There is a significant risk associated with sharing email addresses, as they can be exploited for account hijacking, spoofing, data profiling, and unauthorized password resets, making active email accounts valuable to malicious actors.
- Users urge greater awareness and caution when providing personal information to gaming companies, emphasizing the importance of being informed to avoid potential security breaches and privacy violations.
