In an update regarding the ransomware attack that breached its networks late last year, Capcom revealed the hack is far worse than even it initially assumed. Early in November 2020, the publisher suffered a data breach from a third party. The unauthorized entity managed to access and steal untold amounts of confidential information from Capcom's servers, including data related to the company's employees, partners, and customers.
During the several weeks since Capcom went public about the breach, a bevy of leaked details have surfaced online. For instance, information concerning Capcom's plans for the next four years made the rounds in mid-November. The leaks did not stop there, either. Less than a month later, spoiler-filled descriptions about Resident Evil Village's narrative and ending emerged, ait appears the network hack could be affecting far more than the publisher's future projects and plans.
Capcom's latest update about the matter confirms the breach is far worse than originally suspected. The investigation into the hack has now revealed that personal data belonging to 16,406 people is compromised. As of November, only nine people were similarly impacted by the ransomware attack. The affected information includes names, contacts, addresses, and HR details related to 3,248 business partners, 3,994 personnel, and 9,164 ex-employees. While Capcom's previous report stated that approximately 350,000 partners, customers, and external parties may have had their information compromised, the new report indicates that hackers potentially put another 40,000 at risk.
Since a third-party is responsible for online transactions involving Capcom, credit card data apparently remains untouched. Unfortunately, other types of personal data continue to be circulated online, along with the publisher's confidential documents, financial reports, and sales information. The company additionally shared the following apology: "Capcom offers its sincerest apologies for any complications and concerns that this may bring to its potentially impacted customers as well as to its many stakeholders." Capcom customers in North America who have questions about the breached personal data can contact the company's customer support.
As of writing, there's no way of knowing how and when this will all be resolved. But Capcom is taking measures to prevent future issues with regards to content creation, specifically. Last week, for example, the publisher shared an all-new Video Policy. Meanwhile, the investigation into the ransomware attack will proceed.
Setting aside last year's hack, 2021 appears as though it will prove an incredible year for Capcom's output. The first half of the year alone features major releases such as Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch and a possible spring launch for the eagerly-anticipated Resident Evil Village.
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January 13, 2021 at 05:34AM
