In August of this year, news broke of a massive data breach at Game Freak, a company known for creating the popular Pokémon game series. Game Freak admitted that the personal data of 2,606 current and former employees had fallen into unauthorized hands.

The scope of the stolen data included names, surnames and work email addresses.

The data breach has just taken on a new dimension. According to available information, data related to Game Freak’s unannounced projects, including details about upcoming games, have been leaked online.

In an official statement, Game Freak apologized for the situation, emphasizing that it would implement additional security measures to protect the organization in the future. However, no specifics were provided in this regard.

According to available information, Game Freak has taken steps to contact individuals whose data was compromised. Since they were unable to reach some of the affected individuals, the company allegedly launched a dedicated hotline for inquiries.

This is yet another blow to the gaming industry, which has been grappling with a growing number of cyberattacks in recent months. This incident highlights how vulnerable even highly tech-savvy organizations can be.

In July 2024, the French studio Red Art Games was the victim of a cyberattack in which customer data was stolen. Users were warned of potential threats and instructed to change their passwords.

Szczepan Watras
14 October 2024

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