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Evening Reading - October 27, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game-related news items including Pokemon Unite ending service in March 2027, Valorant's latest patch, and a cyberattack on Warhorse Studios. It also notes the announcement of a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Capcom delisting Street Fighter 5, and Evo Brazil's confirmed dates. Business news includes investments from Nvidia and AMD into Facebook, and Seagate's earnings report.
US Federal Election Commission targeted by hacking attempt
The US Federal Election Commission's website was taken offline due to a hacking attempt, with IT staff actively working to restore service. While the outage is not expected to impact voting, it could disrupt the analysis of ad spending data ahead of the midterm elections. The commission has not cited PHP as a cause for the outage.
Warhorse Studios hit by an undetailed cybersecurity incident
Warhorse Studios, developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG, has announced it was the victim of a significant cybersecurity incident. The full scope of the breach, which involved unauthorized access to company systems and data, is still being assessed. CEO Martin Frývaldský stated the studio is working with experts to secure systems and protect affected parties.
"This is a serious incident": Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 devs Warhorse hit by cyberattack targeting their systems and data
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios has confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack that accessed company systems and data. The studio is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and secure its systems, with CEO Martin Frývaldský calling it a "serious incident." This follows a trend of cyberattacks on game studios, including Capcom, CD Projekt Red, Insomniac, and Rockstar.
Capcom delists Street Fighter 5 & suspends servers over PHP security issues
Capcom has delisted Street Fighter 5 from digital storefronts on PlayStation 4 and Steam due to critical PHP programming language vulnerabilities. Online functionality and purchases are suspended while emergency maintenance is performed to strengthen security. Offline content remains accessible.
Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack, company systems and data affected
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has been targeted by a cyberattack, resulting in unauthorized access to company systems and data. The studio is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and secure its systems. This follows recent data breaches at Capcom and Rockstar.
Warhorse Studios confirms cyberattack
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack. The studio is working with cybersecurity specialists to assess the damage and secure its systems. The nature of the attack and potential data breaches remain unknown.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio hit by cyberattack, CEO confirms: "This is a serious incident for Warhorse…
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has confirmed it was the target of a significant cyberattack. Company systems and data were accessed, prompting an investigation with cybersecurity experts and coordination with authorities. CEO Martin Frývaldský described it as a serious incident, prioritizing system security and assessing the full extent of the breach.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Hit by 'Serious' Cybersecurity Incident
Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG, has experienced a serious cybersecurity incident. The full extent and impact of the attack are currently unknown.
'I no longer think we’re going to be able to patch all bugs' says AI Pandora's box opener Sam Altman: 'We're going to have to completely switch the defense model'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the rapid advancement of AI will make traditional cybersecurity patching obsolete, necessitating a complete shift to AI-powered defense models. He expressed astonishment at the lack of serious attention given to this escalating threat, citing examples like Anthropic's Claude Mythos model discovering numerous vulnerabilities.
'Every single week it's going to feel like the sky is falling': Cloudflare CEO says strap in for 'a couple years' of AI-powered internet security mayhem
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince predicts a challenging couple of years for internet security due to AI accelerating the discovery of vulnerabilities. He anticipates frequent security incidents similar to the recent PHP flaws, though believes this will ultimately lead to more secure software in the long term. Users are advised to stay updated on software patches and exercise caution.
Capcom Confirms Data Breach Affecting Nearly 11.8 Million CAPCOM ID Records
Capcom has announced a significant data breach impacting approximately 11.8 million Capcom ID records. The breach exposed login information and some personal details, prompting the company to investigate and warn users about potential phishing attempts.
Capcom affected by data breach, over 11.7m Capcom ID accounts compromised
Capcom has confirmed a data breach affecting over 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts, with customer information accessed by an unauthorized third party on October 19. While login passwords were not initially compromised, 196 accounts had their passwords changed without authorization, and for 19 of those, personal details including name, address, and purchase history were accessed via the e-Capcom online store. The company has implemented emergency measures and is contacting affected customers.
A public outing of severe and unfixed Linux kernel vulnerabilities should have you thinking of updating your SteamOS or…
A significant number of unpatched Linux kernel vulnerabilities, some scoring as high as 9.0 on the CVSS scale, were accidentally disclosed on a public mailing list. These vulnerabilities, including remote code execution and privilege escalation flaws, were reported by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative and have been jumped on by kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman. While some patches are in testing or queued for beta branches, many remain unaddressed, leaving Linux systems potentially exposed.
Clash of Clans Server Hacked - Latest Details
Supercell, the developer behind Clash of Clans, has confirmed it was targeted by multiple cyberattacks that compromised internal video processing platforms, leading to the leak of employee information. While the company assures that player account data and game servers were not affected, they have initiated legal proceedings and advised the community to be cautious of potential scams. This incident follows other recent high-profile breaches in the gaming industry.
Capcom ID breached, exposing 11.7 million email addresses
Capcom has reported a security breach affecting its Capcom ID online service, compromising the email addresses of over 11.7 million users worldwide. While password and credit card information were reportedly not exposed for the vast majority of users, 196 accounts experienced unauthorized password changes. Capcom is advising users to be vigilant against fraudulent emails.
Capcom confirms a data breach has affected over 11 million people, with emails, IP addresses, and birthdays caught up in…
Capcom has confirmed a significant data breach affecting over 11.7 million users of its 'CAPCOM ID' online service. The breach exposed customer information including email addresses, IP addresses, and in some cases, dates of birth and gender. While no customer-set passwords or credit card information were compromised, Capcom is investigating the extent of the unauthorized access and has reset affected account passwords.
PHP Foundation claims leaked info & broken embargoes spread awareness of vulnerabilities
The PHP Foundation has cited cybersecurity firm Chainguard for leaking critical information about a fix for recent vulnerabilities, allowing attackers access before users could patch their systems. Another firm, Calif, is also mentioned for mistakenly publishing details about vulnerabilities. The foundation emphasizes that the unauthorized early sharing of this information is the primary cause of the widespread panic and temporary shutdowns experienced this week.
Capcom confirms breach of 11.7 million ID accounts, promises stronger defences for the platform needed to play Street…
Capcom has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised the personal information of over 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts. The breach, which occurred on October 19, affected users of services for games like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter. The company has implemented emergency response measures and will be contacting affected customers.
Resident Evil makers Capcom reveal data breach has affected over 11 million Capcom ID accounts, warn against potential phishing emails
Capcom has disclosed a data breach affecting over 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts, with email addresses and system-specific identifiers being accessed. While credit card information was not compromised, some accounts had their date of birth, gender, country, and nickname records accessed, and passwords were changed without authorization on 196 accounts. The company is investigating the incident and warning users about potential phishing attempts.
