What happened?
Capcom's systems were reportedly hit by a cyberattack that led to the theft of personal data belonging to millions of players. The report links the incident to phishing methods.
What is phishing?
Phishing is a technique in which attackers impersonate a trusted organization or person to trick users into clicking malicious links or handing over information. It is one of the common routes into corporate networks via employee accounts.
Impact
A data breach raises the risk of identity theft and fraud using gaming account and personal information. Affected users are advised to be wary of suspicious emails and to enable two-factor authentication on their accounts.
Open questions
The source does not detail the scope of the breach, the number of affected accounts or when the attack was detected. The picture may change once Capcom issues an official statement.
