Resident Evil Developer Capcom Issues Phishing Warning After Data Breach Hits Over 11 Million Customer Accounts

Capcom, the developer behind Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter, has announced that a data breach has compromised over 11 million customer accounts. The incident, which occurred on October 19, has prompted the gaming giant to issue a phishing warning to its users.

The breach exposed sensitive customer information, including email addresses, account creation and last login dates, number of logins, and client IP addresses. Additionally, 43 records contained personal data such as date of birth, gender, country/region, and nicknames. Furthermore, 196 accounts had their Capcom ID login passwords altered without their consent. The passwords of these accounts have since been reset.

Interestingly, Capcom confirmed that personal email addresses and credit card information were not compromised in the breach. Despite the damage, the company reassured customers that their video game accounts remain unaffected. Capcom has reported the incident to the Osaka Prefectural Police and Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission, advising customers to exercise caution against potential fraudulent emails.

In the wake of the breach, Capcom has completed emergency response measures and identified the attack method used. The company has vowed to implement further security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Capcom expressed deep regret over the incident and apologized to its customers and stakeholders. Customers are advised to continue using their registered email addresses but remain vigilant against any suspicious communications.

Should any additional information be required for disclosure, Capcom promises to promptly update its customers through its official channels.