Star Citizen Developer Confirms Data Breach Amidst New Content Release
Cloud Imperium Games has confirmed a data breach occurred on January 21, 2026. Unauthorized access was gained to some backup systems, affecting limited user data. The company states the breach is contained and security measures have been updated.
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Cloud Imperium Games announced that Star Citizen and Squadron 42 players were affected by a data breach on January 21, 2026. The sophisticated attack resulted in unauthorized access to some backup systems, including limited personal user data. CIG has contained the breach and refreshed security settings.
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Cloud Imperium Games experienced a sophisticated cyberattack on January 21, 2026, leading to unauthorized access of some backup systems and limited personal user data. The company has since contained the breach, secured its systems, and assured players that there is no ongoing threat to the games or users.
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Cloud Imperium Games experienced a data breach on January 21, 2026, where unauthorized access was gained to some backup systems, including limited personal user data for Star Citizen and Squadron 42 players. The company has contained the activity and updated security settings.
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Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of Star Citizen, has disclosed a data breach that affected user data. The incident occurred amidst broader cybersecurity concerns, including GPS spoofing attacks linked to the US and Israeli conflict with Iran.