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"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.
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.
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.
Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Japan's Order of Culture award
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, will be the first game developer to receive Japan's prestigious Order of Culture award. The ceremony is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Separately, Capcom has confirmed a data breach affecting over 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts, with customer information accessed by an unauthorized third party.
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.
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.
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.
Capcom Hit With Data Breach Affecting 11 Million Accounts, Warns Users of Potential Phishing Emails
Capcom has announced a significant data breach affecting its Capcom ID system, impacting approximately 11 million accounts globally. The breach exposed details such as account creation and login times, IP addresses, and for a smaller subset of accounts, birth dates, gender, and nicknames. While passwords and credit card information were not compromised, Capcom is warning users of potential phishing attacks and has reported the incident to Japanese authorities. The company is investigating the full scope and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
Hackers get away with millions of Discord IDs and email addresses in ‘multi-stage’ security attack
Third-party security service Double Counter reported a successful hack that compromised millions of Discord user IDs, usernames, and IP addresses, along with approximately one million email addresses. While Double Counter has closed the exploited avenues, they advise users to be cautious of suspicious server invitations.
Discord protection bot Double Counter hit by breach exposing around 1 million email addresses
The Discord protection bot Double Counter experienced a significant data breach on October 4, exposing approximately 1 million email addresses, along with Discord IDs and IP addresses for millions more users. Attackers exploited a vulnerability in an analytics tool, gaining access for nearly six hours and leading to fraudulent charges. Double Counter has since secured its systems and notified French data protection authorities.
Hackers steal millions of Discord IDs and email address in "deliberate, multi-stage attack" on security service Double Counter
The security service Double Counter, which protects Discord servers, suffered a significant data breach, potentially exposing millions of user IDs, usernames, IP addresses, and location data. Hackers also stole approximately 1 million email addresses. This incident, which saw hackers probe Double Counter's infrastructure for nearly six hours, highlights ongoing security vulnerabilities within third-party services connected to major platforms like Discord.
Alleged hacker arrested over leak that exposed GTA Online's daily revenue
Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old cybersecurity professional, identified as Pepijn van der Stap, in connection with the ShinyHunters hacking group. This group is accused of leaking confidential Grand Theft Auto Online revenue figures, which revealed the game generates over $1 million daily. The FBI is urging other members of ShinyHunters to come forward.
The Pentagon says 'hold my beer,' falls victim to massive data breach affecting roughly 3,000,000 people
The Pentagon has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach affecting approximately 3 million individuals, including active-duty military, civilian employees, and deceased persons. The breach, which occurred between October 2025 and July 2026, exposed personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers and job details. While no evidence of misuse has been found yet, the unencrypted nature of the data and the potential for adversaries to gain insights into US operatives' deployments raise serious concerns.
'We hacked the FBI' says previous Rockstar-breaching hacking group: 'We hold data on all FBI employees…
The hacking group ShinyHunters, previously known for targeting Rockstar Games, has claimed to have breached the FBI's internal databases, allegedly compromising personal data of thousands of employees and applicants. The group stated the attack was a response to an FBI report that accused them of exaggerating their capabilities and using extortion tactics.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
Valve experienced a massive 12TB leak
Valve has experienced a massive 12TB data leak, dubbed the 'teraleak', containing files from Steam titles between 2003 and 2013. The leak includes content for games like Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, Left 4 Dead, and early builds of Portal 2, as well as cancelled projects like F-STOP and an unused weapon from Half-Life 2: Episode 3. The data was reportedly accessed from a publicly accessible endpoint rather than through a hack, with Valve yet to issue an official statement.
Digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses leaked to the dark web
Over 153 million driver's licenses have been leaked to the dark web, potentially originating from an ID verification service in Louisiana. The FBI has launched an investigation into the massive data breach.