Capcom discloses data breach exposing over 11 million Capcom ID accounts
Capcom has confirmed a cyberattack on its Capcom ID membership system, exposing data linked to more than 11 million accounts worldwide while leaving passwords and payment details untouched.
Capcom has confirmed a data breach affecting its Capcom ID online membership account service, exposing information tied to more than 11 million accounts worldwide. The Japanese gaming company detected the intrusion on October 19 and alerted law enforcement along with Japan's privacy regulator on October 21.[1][2][3][4]
Attackers breached the Capcom ID network—an account system required to access online play for franchises including Street Fighter and Resident Evil—exposing 11,774,247 email addresses alongside IP addresses, account creation dates, and account activity logs. Capcom verified that no original passwords leaked and that payment card information was not included in the compromised data.[1][4][5]
Capcom has completed emergency security countermeasures, keeping Capcom ID services operational with no interruptions to gameplay. Even so, the company cautioned customers to brace for potential phishing attempts attempting to exploit the exposed contact details.[1][3]
Key facts
- Capcom confirmed a cyberattack on its Capcom ID system that exposed 11,774,247 email addresses worldwide.
- Exposed information includes email addresses, IP addresses, account creation dates, and account activity.
- Capcom reported that original user passwords were not leaked and credit card details were not included.
- The company detected the unauthorized intrusion on October 19 and notified police and Japan's privacy regulator on October 21.
- Capcom ID services remain online with no impact on gameplay after emergency security measures were completed.
- Capcom warned users to stay alert for potential phishing attempts following the leak.
- A Capcom ID is required to play titles such as Resident Evil and Street Fighter online.
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Coin Bureau@coinbureauPost on X ·
BREAKING: ¥1.85T Capcom confirms a cyberattack, exposing 11,774,247 email addresses worldwide. The Japanese game maker says attackers breached its CAPCOM ID account system, leaking email and IP addresses, account activity and creation dates. Capcom says no leak of users’ original passwords has been confirmed, and credit card information was not included. The company detected the intrusion on Oct 19 and notified police and Japan’s privacy regulator on Oct 21. Emergency security measures are now complete. CAPCOM ID services remain available, with no impact on gameplay. The disclosure comes amid the PHP security incident, although Capcom has not confirmed any connection.
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𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟏.𝟕𝟕 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐈𝐃 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 Capcom has confirmed a major breach of CAPCOM ID, exposing data linked to 11.77 million accounts. Here is what was accessed and what users should do. #Capcom #CAPCOMID #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #GamingNews #analyticsinsight #analyticsinsightmagazine Read More 👇 https://t.co/pW78wnQVUk
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IGN@IGNPost on X ·
Capcom has disclosed a data breach of its online membership account service affecting over 11 million customer accounts, warning customers to brace themselves for potential phishing attempts. https://t.co/DvFk6ufPH7 https://t.co/GQqQAZT0O0
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VGC@VGC_NewsPost on X ·
Capcom says a data breach resulted in the details of more than 11 million Capcom ID accounts being accessed. Credit card details are unaffected, it says. https://t.co/EPFUQ5uty6 https://t.co/ECTHLtmaPt
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Mashable@mashablePost on X ·
The data breach affects users with Capcom IDs, which is required to play games like Street Fighter and Resident evil online. https://t.co/db5FIPzenc
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