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Japanese video game developer Koei Tecmo has revealed that its European forum was the recent target of a cyber attack.
The developer announced the news after shutting down its European website to prevent further attacks while the matter is investigated. In a press release issued on December 25, Koei Tecmo noted that some of the user information collected on its website may have been “leaked online.”
The allegedly leaked information, corresponding to approximately 65,000 items, may include account names, passwords, and registered email addresses. Koei Tecmo claims that no credit card information has been breached.
The person responsible for the cyber attack has not yet been identified, although Koei Tecmo points out that “the possibility that it is a ransomeware attack is low.” The company has also confirmed that there have been no threats or lawsuits towards the Koei Tecmo in exchange for maintaining the privacy of the stolen data.
While investigations are ongoing, Koei Tecmo has completely shut down its sites in Europe and the US It has also announced that it is “taking the necessary steps to submit a damage report to local UK authorities” and has reported of the violation of the General Data Protection Regulation of the EU.
The company has stated that the recent security breach has not affected its game development, nor is it expected to have a major impact on its financial year for 2020.
Several notable game companies, including Capcom, Ubisoft, and Crytek, have been targeted by cyberattacks in recent months. While no customer’s credit card information was leaked, customer data from Ubisoft and Crytek was shared after the studios failed to comply with the demands of the ransomware group Egregor.
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