Capcom Data Breach Exposes Over 11 Million Email Addresses
Capcom has confirmed a significant data breach discovered on October 19, 2026, resulting in the exposure of over 11 million Capcom ID email addresses. While the scale of the leak is substantial, the company reported that existing passwords were not compromised during the incident. The unauthorized access also affected a smaller subset of users; specifically, 43 accounts had personal details such as date of birth, gender, country, and nicknames revealed. Additionally, 196 passwords were changed as part of the breach response or activity. The company has issued an official apology and notice to those affected.
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