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Capcom Confirms Data Breach That Affected 11.7 Million Users

Capcom has confirmed a data breach that exposed 11.7 million CAPCOM ID records worldwide, containing email addresses and login data. The breach did not compromise payment cards. Users are urged to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts. The company has confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed customer data tied to CAPCOM ID.

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  • ✓ 11,774,247 CAPCOM ID records were affected worldwide.
  • ✓ The breach exposed email addresses and login data.
  • ✓ Payment cards were not compromised in the breach.
  • ✓ Capcom urged users to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Capcom's official confirmation and details about the breach have been reported by multiple sources, providing a clearer picture of the incident's scope and impact.

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  1. Capcom Confirms Data Breach Affecting 11.7 Million Users

    Capcom has confirmed a data breach that exposed 11.7 million CAPCOM ID records worldwide, containing email addresses and login data. The breach did not compromise payment cards. Users are urged to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts. The company has confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed customer data tied to CAPCOM ID.

    Why it matters

    This data breach affects users with Capcom IDs, which is required to play games like Street Fighter and Resident Evil online. The intrusion exposed email addresses and system logs. Capcom has taken measures to address the breach and protect user accounts.

    What is confirmed

    • 11,774,247 CAPCOM ID records were affected worldwide.
    • The breach exposed email addresses and login data.
    • Payment cards were not compromised in the breach.
    • Capcom urged users to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts.
    • Passwords were changed on 196 accounts.

    What to watch next

    • Further updates on the breach investigation
    • Potential lawsuits or regulatory actions against Capcom
    • The impact on Capcom's online gaming services
    Sources used for this update (16)
    1. www.techradar.com — TechRadar | the technology experts
    2. help.naver.com — Futures Flat As Oil Rebounds After Trump's "Energy Ceasefire" Unravels, Memory Stocks Slide | ZeroHedge
    3. www.bleepingcomputer.com — Retail giant Ahold Delhaize takes systems offline after cyberattack - BleepingComputer
    4. Kotaku — Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data
    5. Malwarebytes — Resident Evil maker Capcom warns of phishing after 11.7 million records exposed
    6. Engadget — Capcom Confirms Data Breach That Affected 11.7 Million Users
    7. GamesIndustry.biz — Capcom affected by data breach, over 11.7m Capcom ID accounts compromised
    8. Cybernews — Resident Evil maker says games run as usual, but millions of records breached
    9. www.techpowerup.com — Capcom Hit by Major Account Breach, 11.7 Million CAPCOM ID ...
    10. www.engadget.com — Capcom Confirms Data Breach That Affected 11.7 Million Users - Engadget
    11. tech.yahoo.com — Capcom data breach confirmed — around 11.7 million accounts ...
    12. www.siliconreport.com — Capcom confirms data breach affecting 11.7 million people
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