# Capcom ID breach exposes email addresses linked to 11.7 million users

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/capcom-confirms-data-breach-that-affected-11-7-million-users/
- Published: 2026-10-24T16:40:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T17:02:32+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2296218/capcom-confirms-data-breach-that-affected-117-million-users/
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Entertainment, Gaming, Technology

## Key points

- More than 11.7 million Capcom ID users were affected.
- Email addresses may be used in phishing scams.
- Credit card details were not part of the breach.

## Summary

Capcom confirmed that unauthorised access to its Capcom ID service affected more than 11.7 million users. The breach could expose users to phishing attempts, as account email addresses were among the information involved.

The incident began on 19 October, when Capcom detected suspicious activity and blocked access while investigating. Birth dates, genders, countries or regions and nicknames were involved for 43 accounts, and 196 passwords were changed without authorisation; credit card details were not included. Capcom says it has addressed the attack method, reported the incident to police and its security oversight board, and that services using Capcom ID remain available.

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