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Capcom Data Breach Exposes 11.77 Million Accounts

Capcom Data Breach Exposes 11.77 Million Accounts

First seen 22 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 22, 2026 at 17:14 UTC
  • •Capcom's data breach affects over 11.7 million accounts.
  • •No passwords or credit card information were compromised.
  • •Users are warned about potential phishing attempts due to exposed email addresses.

Capcom reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 11.77 million CAPCOM ID accounts on October 22, 2026. The breach involved unauthorized access to email addresses and account-related information, including account creation dates, last login dates, and IP addresses. Additionally, 43 accounts had personal information such as dates of birth and gender exposed, while 196 accounts experienced unauthorized password changes. Capcom confirmed that no actual passwords or credit card information were compromised. The company discovered the breach on October 19 and took immediate action to block access and investigate. They reported the incident to the police and Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission on October 21. Users are advised to be cautious of potential phishing attempts using the leaked information.

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Timeline

2026-10-19
Signs of unauthorized access discovered
Capcom first noticed unauthorized access and began investigating the breach.
Automaton-Media
2026-10-21
Incident reported to authorities
Capcom reported the data breach to the police and Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission.
Notebookcheck
2026-10-22
Breach publicly disclosed
Capcom announced the breach affecting 11.77 million accounts and provided details on the compromised data.
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Common questions

What information was compromised?
The breach exposed email addresses, account creation dates, last login dates, IP addresses, and in some cases, personal information like dates of birth.
What should affected users do?
Users should be vigilant for phishing attempts and avoid clicking on suspicious emails or links.
Has Capcom taken any actions post-breach?
Yes, Capcom has reset passwords for affected accounts and established an internal task force to address the breach.